Security Officer – Reception Desk

Allied Universal; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer - Reception Desk at our Atlanta, GA location. You will greet employees and visitors, manage check-ins, verify credentials, and monitor security systems to deter incidents while delivering a welcoming experience.

This full-time role requires a strong front desk presence and commitment to safety, with opportunities for using smart tools and career growth within a culture that values people first.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be at least 18 for unarmed roles; 21 for armed roles.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required.
• Licensing may be required.
• Valid driver's license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk following site procedures.
• Control access by verifying ID and directing guests.
• Monitor lobby, alarms, phones, intercoms, and video systems to deter incidents.
• Respond to incidents calmly and initiate emergency responses when needed.
• Complete security documentation and communicate updates to site contacts.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 - Reception Desk in Atlanta, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a financial institution location, you will greet employees and visitors, manage check-in procedures, verify credentials, monitor alarms and/or cameras, and document security-related activity. Your visible presence and clear communication help to discourage incidents while delivering a welcoming customer experience. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and an agile, reliable approach in a caring culture that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.21 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 02:00 PMTue06:00 AM - 02:00 PMWed06:00 AM - 02:00 PMThur06:00 AM - 02:00 PMFri06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, members, visitors and/or vendors at the front desk by following site-specific procedures and Allied Universal post orders.
• Control access to the location by confirming identification, managing visitor sign-in, issuing temporary badges when authorized, and directing guests to the appropriate destination.
• Monitor lobby activity, alarms, phones, intercoms and/or video systems as assigned, and help to deter suspicious or unauthorized activity by maintaining a professional front desk presence.
• Respond to incidents, requests for assistance and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating site-specific emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Complete security-related documentation such as shift logs, access records and incident reports, and communicate timely updates to site contacts and/or Allied Universal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1526726