Security Officer - Front Desk Associate

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.

Security Officer - Front Desk Associate in Los Angeles, CA — you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Front Desk Officer at a premier residential community, you will welcome residents and guests, manage access control and badges, monitor cameras and alarms, and document security‑related activity with clear communication. You will be a visible, professional presence who helps deter unwanted activity while delivering outstanding service.

Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

• 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.

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, and vendors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a residential community front desk.
• Control access at the front desk by verifying identification, managing visitor registration, issuing credentials as directed, and directing authorized persons to the appropriate location.
• Monitor alarm panels, cameras, intercoms, and building communication systems, and report unusual activity or maintenance concerns to the appropriate contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including de‑escalation, contacting on‑site management and/or emergency services, and documenting actions taken.
• Complete detailed reports and front desk logs, including incident reports, visitor activity, deliveries, and shift turnover information, in accordance with Allied Universal requirements.

• Security Experience — 6+ months is required.
• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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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