Security Professional - Front Desk Patrol

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

As a Security Professional - Front Desk Patrol in Linthicum Heights, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense and more .

As a Front Desk Security Officer in an aerospace and defense location, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and staff, providing exceptional customer service and clear communication. Your primary responsibilities include monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, and assisting with access control to help to deter security-related incidents. This is a driving post, so a valid driver's license is required. You will represent our values of agility, reliability, and integrity while working collaboratively with the team to create a welcoming and secure environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.30 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Responsibilities:

Greet and assist visitors, employees, and contractors at the front desk, verifying identification and access credentials as required by site-specific policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points to help to deter unauthorized access and report any suspicious activity or security-related incidents.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols for the location.
• Maintain detailed logs of visitor activity, incidents, and other relevant information as required by site procedures.
• Communicate with site personnel and emergency responders as needed during security-related incidents or emergencies.
• Provide customer service by addressing inquiries and assisting with directions or information related to the location's procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security experience is required.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with AU Driver Policy Requirements.
• A Guard Card or license is preferred.
• Maryland Security Professional Guard Card 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, 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.

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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.