Security Officer – Flex Reception Desk

Allied Universal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: access to exclusive shift

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal seeks a Security Officer - Flex Reception Desk in Los Angeles, CA. You will greet residents and guests, manage access, and monitor security systems from the front desk as part of a flexible, part-time schedule.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and compliance with site policies. Pay is $20.00 per hour, with opportunities for shift selection and growth within a leading security provider.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of security experience.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk and assist residents and guests with access questions.
• Control access by screening visitors and issuing/tracking visitor authorizations.
• Monitor entry points, cameras, alarms, and report irregular activity.
• Complete incident reports, shift logs, and pass-on notes for incoming personnel.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Computer use

Access control

Badge experience

18+ age (21+ for armed)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

Job Description

As a Security Officer - Flex Reception Desk in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk Officer with Allied Universal at a residential community, you will welcome residents and guests, help manage access control and badges, monitor cameras and alarms, and document security-related activity. You will be a visible, professional presence who provides clear communication and customer service while supporting a caring culture built on teamwork, integrity, and an agile, reliable, innovative approach.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeThur11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Why Join Us

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service at the front desk by following Allied Universal procedures and site-specific policies, assisting residents and guests with access-related questions and/or directions as needed.
• Control access to the property by screening visitors, issuing and tracking visitor authorizations, monitoring entry points, and maintaining accurate logs and reports.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns per post orders and notifying management and/or emergency responders when appropriate.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, intercoms, and other security-related systems from the front desk, reporting irregular activity and helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Complete required documentation including incident reports, shift activity logs, and pass-on notes, and communicate relevant information to incoming personnel and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements

• Have 6+ months of security experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1526160