Security Officer Armed Front Desk

Allied Universal North Americas 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 Armed Front Desk in Roanoke VA you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government and more. Join Allied Universal at a government location as an armed Front Desk professional serving as a welcoming first point of contact while helping to monitor access verify credentials and support security-related procedures. This stationary role blends customer service communication and professionalism with a caring agile and reliable team that puts people first and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What Youll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures site-specific policies and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a government office front desk location.
• Monitor the front desk area greet visitors verify identification and/or credentials and direct authorized guests employees and vendors in accordance with site access procedures.
• Respond to incidents unusual activity and critical situations in a calm problem-solving manner and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency personnel as needed.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs access records and other required documentation and report security-related concerns policy violations and/or maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Answer questions assist with badge and entry procedures and help to deter unauthorized access through consistent front desk presence and attention to site-specific protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• An armed guard card or license is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid drivers license will be required for driving positions only.

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.

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: .

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