Security Officer Reception Security

Allied Universal; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools scheduling access

Career growth opportunities

Health and retirement benefits

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security provider, is seeking a Security Officer Reception Security in Glendale, CA. You will staff the front desk, control access, greet visitors, and ensure a safe, professional environment for tenants and staff at a commercial property.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, incident response, and coordination with building management. This full-time position offers shift-based hours and on-site work with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• 18+ (21+ for armed roles) required.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Experience with access control and badge systems preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Licensing requirements may vary by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, vendors, and employees at a commercial real estate location while carrying out site-specific security procedures.
• Staff the front desk, greet and direct visitors, verify identification and access authorization, and maintain visitor logs.
• Monitor lobby activity, access points, and security systems, report unusual activity and maintenance concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and professionally per emergency procedures.
• Assist with communications, including phones, directions, deliveries, and coordination with management and responders.

Skills

Access control

Badge systems

Customer service

Alarm panels

Guard license

Background check

Drug screen

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.

Security Officer Reception Security in Glendale, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will serve as a welcoming, professional presence while supporting access control, visitor management, and security-related communications. You will help maintain an orderly environment, respond to alarms or inquiries, and deliver exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type:

Full Time

Pay Rate:

$22.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Tue 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Fri 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sat 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sun 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, vendors, and employees at a commercial real estate location while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Staff the front desk, greet and direct visitors, verify identification and access authorization, and maintain visitor logs in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor lobby activity, access points, and security-related systems, reporting unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following emergency response procedures as appropriate.
• Assist with communications, including answering phones, providing directions, receiving deliveries, and coordinating with building management and/or emergency responders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience with alarm panels is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card or license 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.