- Salary
- $19+
- Location
- Richmond, VA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Administration
- Experience
- 18+ years
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
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 Security Officer Full Time Front Desk Services in Richmond, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a utilities location, you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor entry activity, and support a professional, secure environment. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with staff and guests, and help address security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $19.57 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service at a front desk location by greeting visitors, answering inquiries, and directing guests, employees, and contractors in accordance with site-specific procedures.
- Monitor access to the facility by verifying visitor credentials, maintaining visitor logs, issuing access materials as authorized, and communicating access concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures and notifying appropriate contacts.
- Observe front desk and lobby activity, report unusual conditions or security-related concerns, and help to deter unauthorized access through professional presence and consistent application of site policies.
- Complete required reports, maintain accurate records, and communicate shift activity, incidents, and operational concerns to Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.
Minimum Requirements:
- CPR certification is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Comfortable use of 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 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.