Security Officer - Main Lobby 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 - Main Lobby Desk in Gahanna, OH, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal at a utilities location as a Front Desk Security Officer, where you will greet employees and visitors, manage access with professionalism, monitor cameras and alarms, document activity, and communicate concerns to site leadership. You will be a visible, helpful presence that helps support a welcoming environment while handling security-related requests with integrity, teamwork, and a caring, people-first approach.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.94 / 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 site-specific procedures and supporting security-related operations for a utility location.
• Control access by greeting visitors, confirming identification, issuing badges and/or passes, and directing personnel to the appropriate areas.
• Monitor alarms, CCTV, and other systems from the desk and report irregular activity according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site leadership and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Complete shift logs and required documentation, communicate key information during turnovers, and assist with telephone, radio, and dispatch communications as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• 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.

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.