Security Officer Full Time Reception Operations

Allied Universal; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits Package

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer to work full-time at a Charlotte, NC location. You will greet visitors, verify identifications, control access, monitor security systems, and respond to incidents with a calm, professional approach.

This role requires a minimum of 1 year in security, a high school diploma, and a willingness to undergo background checks and drug screening. The schedule is part of a full-time rotation with evening hours and a $18.26 hourly pay rate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of security-related experience.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where allowed by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, and employees at a commercial real estate location.
• Manage the front desk by greeting visitors, verifying IDs, and issuing visitor credentials.
• Monitor access control systems, cameras, alarms, and communications equipment; report issues.
• Respond to incidents and alarms following emergency protocols and notify appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a professional front desk presence and assist with lobby operations.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Visitor management

Emergency response

Cameras and alarms

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Badge access 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 Operations in Charlotte, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a commercial real estate location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor entry activity, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will help maintain a secure, professional environment while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.26 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Tue 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 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 exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, vendors, and employees at a commercial real estate location by following site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Manage the front desk by greeting visitors, verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining accurate visitor records.
• Monitor access control systems, cameras, alarms, and communications equipment; report unusual activity, access concerns, and equipment issues according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following emergency response protocols and contacting appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a professional front desk presence, answer incoming calls, direct guests and deliveries, and support a welcoming, orderly lobby environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• The ability to lift more than 20 pounds 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.

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.