Security Officer Reception Security Desk

Allied Universal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Reception Security Desk in San Jose, CA. This part-time role protects visitors and personnel at a technology location, handling access control, visitor credentials, and customer-service tasks with professionalism.

You'll maintain a secure environment, respond to incidents promptly, and support a welcoming lobby experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and compliance with site protocols.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service at a front desk location within a technology, media, and telecommunications environment by following site-specific procedures and security-related protocols.
• Greet employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel; verify access permissions, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor records.
• Monitor access points, cameras, alarms, and communications systems from a stationary post; report unusual activity and security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Support a professional lobby environment by providing directions, answering routine questions, and applying client policies consistently.

Skills

Customer service

Security operations

Access control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certification

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 Security Desk in San Jose, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, 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 Professional at a dynamic technology location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor entry activity, and provide exceptional customer service. You will serve as a professional, visible presence while supporting a secure environment through clear communication and prompt response to security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $28.14 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat11:00 PM - 07:30 AMSun11:00 PM - 07:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide exceptional customer service at a front desk location within a technology, media, and telecommunications environment by following site-specific procedures and security-related protocols.
• Greet employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel; verify access permissions, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor records.
• Monitor access points, cameras, alarms, and communications systems from a stationary post; report unusual activity and security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Support a professional lobby environment by providing directions, answering routine questions, and applying client policies consistently.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge 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 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.

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.