Security Officer Full Time Reception Operations

Allied Universal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial & Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Reception Operations in Chicago, IL. You will serve as the friendly frontline presence at a commercial real estate site, managing visitor access, answering inquiries, and supporting security procedures.

In this role you’ll coordinate with tenants and staff, monitor entry systems, and respond calmly to incidents or emergencies. Allied Universal offers training, benefits, and growth opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Be at least 18 (21 for armed) years old as applicable.
• Background check and drug screening required by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply; valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, vendors, and building staff by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access policies, and emergency response activities at a commercial real estate location.
• Serve as the primary front desk contact, greet and direct visitors, verify credentials, issue visitor access credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor records.
• Monitor lobby activity, access control systems, cameras, alarms, and communication equipment; report irregularities and security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, tenant requests, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, contacting appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders when needed.
• Maintain a professional front desk presence, provide directions and building information, and complete required logs, reports, and shift handoff communications.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Visitor management

Emergency response

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 Operations in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional in a commercial real estate location, you will serve as a welcoming, visible presence while supporting access control, visitor management, and security-related communications. You will provide exceptional customer service, help to deter incidents, and respond professionally to inquiries. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$21.25 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Mon: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Tue: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Wed: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Thur: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Fri: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, vendors, and building staff by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access policies, and emergency response activities at a commercial real estate location.
• Serve as the primary front desk contact, greet and direct visitors, verify credentials, issue visitor access credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor records.
• Monitor lobby activity, access control systems, cameras, alarms, and communication equipment; report irregularities and security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, tenant requests, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, contacting appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders when needed.
• Maintain a professional front desk presence, provide directions and building information, and complete required logs, reports, and shift handoff communications.

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.

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.