Security Officer Full Time Reception

Allied Universal; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift management tools

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits & retirement plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Front Desk Security Officer for a government location. You will greet visitors, verify access, and maintain a safe, orderly reception area.

This full-time role emphasizes professional customer service, incident reporting, and collaboration with site contacts and emergency responders. A high school diploma and background check are required, with licensing as applicable.

Qualifications

• Provide professional customer service at a front desk in a government utility location by following site-specific procedures and security-related policies.
• Greet, screen, and direct visitors, employees, contractors, and vendors; verify access authorization and issue visitor credentials in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor entry points, visitor activity, and security-related systems from a stationary post; report unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate with site contacts and emergency responders as directed.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs, incident reports, and other required documentation while supporting a professional and welcoming front-desk environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional customer service at a front desk in a government utility location by following site-specific procedures and security-related policies.
• Greet, screen, and direct visitors, employees, contractors, and vendors; verify access authorization and issue visitor credentials in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor entry points, visitor activity, and security-related systems from a stationary post; report unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate with site contacts and emergency responders as directed.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs, incident reports, and other required documentation while supporting a professional and welcoming front-desk environment.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Visitor screening

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Reception in Pasadena, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Security Professional at a government location, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor activity, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Your visible presence will help to deter incidents while supporting a professional, orderly environment. Guided by our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture, you will collaborate with others and act with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 05:45 AM - 12:00 PM
• Tue 05:45 AM - 12:00 PM
• Wed 05:45 AM - 12:00 PM
• Thur 05:45 AM - 12:00 PM
• Fri 05:45 AM - 12:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide professional customer service at a front desk in a government utility location by following site-specific procedures and security-related policies.
• Greet, screen, and direct visitors, employees, contractors, and vendors; verify access authorization and issue visitor credentials in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor entry points, visitor activity, and security-related systems from a stationary post; report unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate with site contacts and emergency responders as directed.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs, incident reports, and other required documentation while supporting a professional and welcoming front-desk environment.

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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