Security Officer - Front Desk - Commercial

Security Officer - Front Desk - Commercial

Job Location s

US-IL-Chicago

Category (Portal Searching)
Security Officer Level

Workdays Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Shifts Available Morning

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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 - Front Desk Commercial in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Officer with Allied Universal at a commercial real estate location, you will be the welcoming first point of contact, helping to support a professional environment through access control, visitor management, badge issuance, and clear communication with tenants and property staff.

You will monitor cameras and alarms, document security-related activity, and respond to questions and concerns with a people-first, integrity-driven approach backed by teamwork, reliability, and innovation.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and vendors at the front desk by following Allied Universal security-related procedures and site-specific policies, including answering questions and directing guests.
• Control access to the property by greeting and verifying visitors, issuing visitor credentials as required, and maintaining accurate entry and/or delivery logs.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and other building systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity and/or maintenance concerns to the appropriate contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and communicating updates to property management and/or emergency responders as directed.
• Support routine administrative duties related to the post such as completing shift reports, tracking keys and/or access cards, and escalating policy concerns through the established chain of command.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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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