Security Officer - Front Desk Specialist

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 - Front Desk Specialist in Bloomfield, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional with Allied Universal, you will be the first point of contact at a prominent financial institution location. Your role involves managing access, greeting guests, and responding to inquiries, all while helping to deter security-related incidents through a consistent and visible presence. You will utilize your customer service skills and attention to detail as you contribute to a welcoming and secure environment. Join a company that values teamwork, integrity, and innovation, and be part of a team that puts people first every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at the front desk.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, helping to deter unwanted activity within the location.
• Monitor access to the facility by greeting visitors, verifying identification, and issuing visitor badges as necessary.
• Maintain detailed logs and reports of security-related activities and incidents observed at the front desk.
• Communicate professionally with clients, staff, and visitors to address inquiries and provide assistance.
• Operate access control systems and/or surveillance equipment as required by site-specific policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• CPR and first aid certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A Guard Card or security-related license 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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