Armed Security Officer Reception Clearance Eligible

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Armed Security Officer Reception Clearance Eligible in Palmdale, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Armed Front Desk Officer at a technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor entry activity, and provide professional customer service. You will maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents while supporting a positive experience for employees and guests. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide exceptional front-desk customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or vendors at a technology-focused location while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Manage visitor access by greeting guests, verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining visitor logs, and directing individuals in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor lobby activity, access-control systems, cameras, alarms, phones, and/or communication systems; promptly report unusual activity, access concerns, and security-related incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, emergency situations, and critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while following established response procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required reports regarding visitors, incidents, deliveries, access requests, and other front-desk activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least six months of armed security-related experience, law enforcement experience, and/or military experience.
• Possess a California weapons permit with a 9mm caliber endorsement.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Access control and 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.

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.

Closing

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1689614