Security Officer Part Time Front Desk Access

Allied Universal; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement savings plan

Perks Program

Discounts on top brands

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part-Time Front Desk Security Officer in Los Angeles, CA to greet students and staff, manage access control, and provide exceptional customer service in a welcoming security-focused environment.

You will verify credentials, monitor logs, respond to incidents, route calls, and help deter unauthorized access while supporting site leadership. This role offers weekend shifts and a flexible, community-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfort with using a computer or tablet 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and front desk policies.
• Monitor access to the educational location by verifying visitor credentials, maintaining visitor logs, and directing guests in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Receive and route calls, deliveries, and inquiries while maintaining awareness of activity at the front desk and adjacent entry areas.
• Help to deter unauthorized access by observing and reporting unusual activity, policy violations, and access concerns to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Guard card or license (preferred)

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 Part Time Front Desk Access in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk Security Officer at an educational location, you will welcome students, staff, and visitors while supporting access control and badge procedures. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate professionally, and help maintain a welcoming, security-related environment. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Sat 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sun 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and front desk policies.
• Monitor access to the educational location by verifying visitor credentials, maintaining visitor logs, and directing guests in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Receive and route calls, deliveries, and inquiries while maintaining awareness of activity at the front desk and adjacent entry areas.
• Help to deter unauthorized access by observing and reporting unusual activity, policy violations, and access concerns to site leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfort with using a computer or tablet 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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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.