Security Officer Front Desk Receptionist

Allied Universal

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 41,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer Front Desk Receptionist in San Francisco, CA. You will greet visitors, manage access, and deliver professional service in a dynamic environment.

The role is full-time with a night schedule, paying $27.90 per hour. Join a team that emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and a customer-first approach while ensuring safety and compliance across sites.

Qualifications

  • Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Background investigation required in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
  • Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories.
  • Drug screen required where permitted by law.
  • Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.
  • A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, employees, and vendors while following site procedures and emergency response activities.
  • Staff the front desk, greet guests professionally, verify access credentials, manage sign-in, and direct individuals to contacts or areas.
  • Monitor entry activity, receive and route calls or deliveries, and maintain visitor/incident documentation.
  • Respond to incidents and concerns in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner and notify appropriate personnel.
  • Deter unauthorized access and maintain a welcoming retail environment through a visible, customer-focused front desk presence.

Skills

Customer service
Communication
Access control
Visitor management
Incident reporting
Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Front Desk Receptionist in San Francisco, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a retail location, you will serve as a welcoming, professional presence for guests and employees. You will manage access, observe activity, respond to security-related concerns, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork help create a positive environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $27.90 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed11:00 PM - 07:30 AMThur11:00 PM - 07:30 AMFri11:00 PM - 07:30 AMSat11:00 PM - 07:30 AMSun11:00 PM - 07:30 AM

What You'll Do:

  • Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, employees, and vendors while carrying out site-specific procedures and appropriate emergency response activities.
  • Staff the front desk and greet guests in a professional manner, verify access credentials, manage visitor sign-in processes, and direct individuals to appropriate store contacts or areas.
  • Monitor entry activity, receive and route calls or deliveries, and maintain accurate visitor and incident documentation in accordance with site policies.
  • Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
  • Help to deter unauthorized access and support a welcoming retail environment through a visible, customer-focused presence at the front desk.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 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.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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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.

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