Security Officer Welcome 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 Welcome Desk in San Jose CA you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech location as a Front Desk professional welcoming visitors managing access activity and supporting security-related operations with professionalism and this highly visible role you will help create a positive first impression through strong communication attention to detail and customer service. Be part of a team that is agile reliable innovative and driven by integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $28.14 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What Youll Do:

• Provide customer service at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures site-specific policies and/or when appropriate emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
• Monitor access to the lobby and reception area verify visitor and vendor credentials issue temporary access passes and help to deter unauthorized entry in accordance with site protocols.
• Respond to incidents alarms and/or critical situations in a calm problem-solving manner communicating with building contacts employees and/or first responders as needed.
• Answer questions assist with directions manage phone and radio communications and document visitor activity incidents and/or unusual observations in required logs and reports.
• Support a professional front desk presence by observing activity in the reception area reporting maintenance or security-related concerns and following post orders for deliveries guest arrivals and/or after-hours access requests.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A guard card or 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 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: .

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: PPO14417