Security Officer - Armed Desk

Position: Security Officer - Armed Welcome Desk
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 - Armed Welcome Desk
** in  
** Atlanta, GA** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Armed Front Desk Officer at a fast-paced financial services location, you will welcome employees and visitors, manage access control, verify credentials, and maintain accurate lobby logs while providing clear, professional communication. You will help identify and report unusual activity, support incident response, and represent Allied Universal with a caring, people-first approach.

You will thrive on teamwork, act with integrity, and bring an agile, reliable, innovative mindset to every shift.

** Position Type:
Full Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $20.06 / Hour*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
* Wed
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Thur
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Fri
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sat
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sun
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

** Why Join Us:*
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** Smart Tools:
** Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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** Career Growth:
** Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

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** Financial and

Health Benefits:

** Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

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** Exclusive Perks:
** Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

** What You'll Do:*
* + Provide customer service to clients and guests by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a financial services location.

+ Manage the front desk by greeting and directing visitors, verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor and delivery logs.

+ Monitor access control systems, alarms, and/or video surveillance as assigned, and report irregular activity to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications, documenting details, and assisting with follow-up as needed.

+ Complete required reports and shift documentation, including incident reports, access control records, and other administrative tasks associated with the front desk post.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + Possess an armed guard card and/or license.

+ Have 6 months or more armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.

+ Provide a DD214 with Honorable Discharge OR an associates degree or 60 college credits OR a police academy certificate OR a corrections academy certificate.

+ 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 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:
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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:
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** 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:
.

** Job :*
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* Location:

** United States-Georgia-Atlanta

** Job Category:
** Security Officer, Armed Security