Security Officer Reception Access Desk

Allied Universal; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security company, seeks a Security Officer Reception Access Desk in Sunnyvale, CA. The role involves welcoming visitors, managing access control, and maintaining visitor records at a healthcare site. You will support a secure, patient-friendly environment and uphold site policies.

Full-time position with a pay rate of $22.25 per hour. Suitable for candidates with security experience, a HS diploma, and a commitment to safety and service.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and front-desk roles.
• Familiar with access control practices and badge handling.
• Comfort with using computers or tablets.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, employees, and vendors.
• Manage front desk by greeting visitors and issuing credentials.
• Monitor facility access and communicate with staff on visitors and deliveries.
• Respond calmly to incidents following emergency procedures.
• Support a professional, welcoming healthcare environment and deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Communication

Security procedures

Education

High school diploma

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 Reception Access Desk in Sunnyvale, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional in a healthcare location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor entry activity, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Your visible presence will help support a secure, welcoming environment for patients, staff, and guests. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Tue: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Wed: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Thur: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, employees, and vendors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, healthcare location policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Manage the front desk area by greeting and directing visitors, confirming access requirements, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor records in accordance with site procedures.
• Monitor access to the facility and communicate with appropriate personnel regarding visitors, deliveries, appointments, and other front-desk activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency and escalation procedures.
• Support a professional and welcoming healthcare environment while helping to deter unauthorized access and reporting security-related concerns to site leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Have at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.