Security Officer Full Time Front Desk

Allied Universal; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, Milpitas, CA, seeks a Security Officer Full-Time Front Desk Access Control to greet visitors, manage access, and safeguard the facility. You will monitor alarms and cameras and provide exemplary customer service at the front desk of a logistics and distribution location.

Qualifications include at least 6 months in security, access control experience, and comfort using a computer or tablet.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of security-related experience.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional front-desk presence for a logistics and distribution site by greeting visitors, contractors, drivers, and employees and delivering customer service according to site policies.
• Manage visitor access by verifying IDs, confirming authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and keeping accurate entry/exit records.
• Monitor front-desk communications (phones, alarms, cameras, access-control notifications) and relay information to site contacts.
• Respond to incidents and concerns calmly, following established emergency procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Maintain awareness of lobby activity to deter unauthorized access and support a professional environment.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk presence

Access control

Alarm panel experience

Security-related experience

Computer/tablet usage

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 Full Time Front Desk Access Control in Milpitas, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will welcome visitors, manage access and badge procedures, monitor alarm and access-control systems, and provide outstanding customer service. Your professional presence and clear communication will help support a secure, organized environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, integrity, and a caring culture put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 05:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 05:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 05:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide a professional front-desk presence for a logistics and distribution location by greeting visitors, contractors, drivers, and employees and providing customer service in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Manage visitor access by verifying identification, confirming authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining accurate entry and exit records.
• Monitor front-desk communications, including phone calls, alarms, cameras, and/or access-control notifications, and promptly relay relevant information to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Maintain awareness of lobby and entry activity to help deter unauthorized access and support a professional, orderly environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

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.

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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