Security Officer Full Time Reception

Allied Universal; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: exclusive technology for1

Career Growth: paid training and space

Financial and Health Benefits: medical

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for Full Time Reception in Saint Petersburg, FL. You will greet residents and visitors, screen access, and maintain a secure lobby while coordinating with on-site staff.

The role focuses on professional service, monitoring, and responding to security concerns to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for the community.

Qualifications

• Guard card or license preferred.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check required under applicable laws.
• Drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by following site procedures and access-control requirements.
• Staff the front desk, greet visitors, verify authorization, and issue visitor credentials.
• Monitor cameras and access-control systems; report issues to appropriate personnel.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and security-related situations.
• Maintain a professional lobby presence and assist visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Access control

Monitoring security systems

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma

Guard card/license

Tools

CCTV systems

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 Saint Petersburg, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a residential location, you will provide a welcoming presence, monitor access, assist residents and visitors, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. You will maintain clear communication, support a positive community experience, and help to deter incidents through attentive service. Join Allied Universal's agile, reliable, and innovative team, where caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.15 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM


• Tue: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM


• Fri: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM


• Sat: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM


• Sun: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by following site-specific procedures, access-control requirements, and applicable emergency response activities.


• Staff the front desk, greet and screen visitors, verify authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and delivery records.


• Monitor cameras, access-control systems, and other security-related equipment; report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.


• Respond to resident concerns, incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established escalation procedures.


• Maintain a professional lobby presence, answer phone calls, provide directions and general assistance, and support a welcoming residential environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Guard Card or license 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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

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.