Security Receptionist

Allied Universal; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and 401k plans for?

Schedules that fit with personal life

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts through perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Receptionist in Midvale, UT to greet guests and safeguard clients across industries. The role includes enforcing access controls and supporting security operations to maintain a safe environment.

You will need at least 1 year of security experience, be at least 18 years old (21+ for armed roles), and work Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, at a pay of $23.00 per hour. Join a team that prioritizes professional service and incident response.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background check required by federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.
• Prior experience as a receptionist.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.
• Observe persons entering and exiting to protect employees and assets.
• Ensure proper sign-in with badge and compliance codes.
• Log and audit distribution of temporary/visitor badges monthly.
• Mitigate intruders and escort visitors at all times.
• Monitor visible and audible alarms.
• Submit a daily activity report to leadership with key updates.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Observation

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

$23.00 Per Hour

M-F 8am-5pm

1 year of Security Experience required.

As a Security Receptionist, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. The Security Receptionist plays a critical role in the overall security program and in the success of day-to-day operations. As first line of defense, they are tasked with making the first impression with guests, customers, and clients. As an extension of the company, the receptionist reflects a professional demeanor and appearance to optimally highlight our customer’s brand. The Security Receptionist will provide model customer service as well as favorably resolve conflict through solid communication skills. The Security Receptionist may have to deal with stressful situations requiring critical thinking abilities to de-escalate unprecedented encounters, understand social cues, and call for assistance when appropriate. Functionally, the Security Receptionist must be technically competent, computer literate, able to answer inbound/outbound calls, recognize signs of intrusion, have strong observation skills, and remain calm under pressure. The Security Receptionist has the responsibility to maintain proprietary information in confidence and politely, with maximum consideration, enforce security and safety regulations. The position requires administrative support of special events, facility operations, and security functions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
• Closely observe persons entering and exiting the office space to protect employees and assets
• Ensure persons entering and exiting the office space correctly sign-in by assigning the appropriate badge and applying the approved compliance codes
• Account for all temporary/visitor badges by immediately logging their distribution, auditing their use, and submitting a monthly inventory
• Mitigate unwanted intruders and see that visitors are escorted at all times
• Monitor visible and audible alarms
• Ensure all doors are shut and in optimal condition
• Submit a daily activity report outlining critical events, office needs, and relevant updates to the leadership team, provide essential input for documentation, bridging communication, and understanding day-to-day job functions, report salient security related incidents to the Global Security Operations Center and its leadership

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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
• Prior experience as a receptionist

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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