Security Officer - Main Lobby Desk
Listed on 2026-02-19
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Security
Security Guard, Unarmed Security, Site Security
Security Officer - Main Lobby Desk
Job Location s
US-IL-Oakbrook Terrace
Category (Portal Searching)
Security Officer Level
Workdays Available Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Shifts Available Afternoon, Overnight
Business UnitAUS
OverviewAllied 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 DescriptionAs a Security Officer - Main Lobby Desk in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy retail and mall location as a Front Desk Officer, where you will welcome guests, manage access, monitor cameras and alarms, and document security-related activity with clear communication.
You will respond to calls for assistance, support tenant and visitor needs with customer service, and help coordinate with site teams. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, lead with care, and act with integrity through teamwork.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $19.65 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time Mon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMFri
03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat
03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun
11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
Why Join Us:
- 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.
Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to visitors, tenants, and vendors at a front desk location by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Control access at the front desk by greeting and directing visitors, verifying identification and/or authorization, issuing visitor passes as required, and maintaining a professional presence.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications to management and/or emergency services per post orders.
- Monitor cameras, alarms, and other building systems as assigned, and report unusual activity through approved communication channels.
- Complete detailed shift activity reports and other required documentation, including visitor logs, incident reports, and key control records.
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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