Security Officer Full Time Welcome Desk

Allied Universal; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access to shifts

Career growth and training

Retirement and health benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer for a Full Time Welcome Desk in Kansas City, MO. The role involves greeting visitors, managing access, and delivering courteous customer service at a technology, media, and telecommunications location.

Responsibilities include monitoring entry activity, responding to incidents, and maintaining professional front-desk communication while upholding Allied Universal's values of integrity and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 for unarmed roles or 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check as per federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen may be required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and serve as a welcoming front desk presence.
• Verify visitor credentials and manage access in compliance with site policies.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies following established procedures.
• Answer calls, receive deliveries, and relay information to staff as needed.
• Observe and report unusual activity to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Full Time Welcome Desk in Kansas City, MO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Security Professional at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location. Serve as a welcoming, visible presence by greeting visitors, managing access, monitoring entry activity, and responding to security-related concerns with professionalism. Deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication while supporting a caring, collaborative environment built on integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$19.14 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sat03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors at a front desk within a technology, media, and telecommunications location by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Monitor access to the location by verifying visitor credentials, issuing appropriate access materials, maintaining visitor records, and directing guests in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
• Answer incoming calls, receive deliveries, and communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel while maintaining a professional front-desk presence.
• Observe and report unusual activity, access concerns, and security-related issues to site leadership and/or Allied Universal management.

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.