Security Officer - Reception Desk

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.

As a Security Officer - Reception Desk in Aurora, CO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal at a leading aero and defense location as a Front Desk Security Officer, where you will welcome employees and visitors, help manage access control and badge checks, monitor alarms and cameras, and document security-related activity with clear communication. You will be a trusted, customer-focused presence who supports a professional workplace through teamwork, integrity, and a caring culture that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.78 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 at the front desk by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access to the location by greeting and screening visitors, verifying identification and/or credentials, issuing visitor badges, and directing guests to authorized areas.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems from the reception area, reporting unusual activity and/or potential policy violations according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, notification of appropriate contacts, and completion of required reports.
• Support the protection of sensitive aerospace and defense operations by maintaining accurate logs of personnel movement, deliveries, and contractor check-ins, and coordinating with on-site staff as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR and/or First Aid experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or 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.

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.

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