Security Officer Full Time Lobby Patrol

Allied Universal; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health & Dental Insurance

Perks Program Discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Front Desk Security Officer in Menlo Park, CA. You will be the welcoming presence, manage access, assist visitors and ensure a secure environment according to site procedures.

Pay rate is $25.00 per hour and the role is full time. The schedule runs weekday mornings, with a consistent front desk shift, delivering professional customer service and a safe, controlled entry point.

Qualifications

• As a Front Desk Security Officer, must be 18+ (21+ for armed roles) and pass a background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background investigation required by law; related verifications may apply.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk and follow site procedures.
• Greet visitors, give directions and assist as needed.
• Monitor access, verify visitor credentials and document entries/exits.
• Respond to incidents in a calm, problem‑solving manner per procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Full Time Front Desk Operations in Menlo Park, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Front Desk Security Professional with Allied Universal, you will be a welcoming, visible presence at a professional location, helping to support a secure environment through access control, visitor assistance, communication, and attention to security-related concerns. Deliver exceptional customer service while representing our agile, reliable, and innovative team with integrity and a people-first approach.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 06:30 AM - 03:30 PM
• Tue: 06:30 AM - 03:30 PM
• Wed: 06:30 AM - 03:30 PM
• Thur: 06:30 AM - 03:30 PM
• Fri: 06:30 AM - 03:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Maintain a professional presence at the front desk, greet visitors, and provide directions and/or general assistance in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor access to the location, verify visitor credentials as required, and document entries, departures, and other front-desk activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.

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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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.