Security Officer Full Time Reception Access Management

Allied Universal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Chicago, IL seeks a Security Officer Full Time Reception Access Management at a retail location. You will greet visitors, manage access, and support inquiries from tenants and guests, ensuring a welcoming, secure front desk.

The role emphasizes professional communication, monitoring lobby activity, and responding calmly to incidents. Training and benefits accompany a strong team culture focused on integrity and service.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming, professional presence at the front desk of a retail and commercial location, delivering customer service while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Greet visitors, tenants, contractors, and delivery personnel; verify access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate entry records.
• Monitor lobby activity, access points, and security-related systems, reporting unusual activity, maintenance concerns, or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
• Answer phones, provide directions and information, and assist with communications between building occupants, visitors, and authorized responders.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk coordination

Communication

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.

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 Reception Access Management in Chicago, IL, 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 prominent retail location, you will provide a welcoming presence, manage visitor access, support tenant and guest inquiries, and monitor security-related activity from a central point. Your exceptional communication and customer service will help create a secure, professional environment. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.75 / Hour

Job Schedule DayTimeMon05:00 AM - 03:00 PMFri05:00 AM - 03:00 PMSat05:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide a welcoming, professional presence at the front desk of a retail and commercial location, delivering customer service while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Greet visitors, tenants, contractors, and delivery personnel; verify access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate entry records.
• Monitor lobby activity, access points, and security-related systems, reporting unusual activity, maintenance concerns, or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
• Answer phones, provide directions and information, and assist with communications between building occupants, visitors, and authorized responders.

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.

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.

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.