Security Professional - Receptionist

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

As a Security Professional - Desk Patrol in Redwood City, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries.

As a Front Desk Security Officer, you will be stationed at the main entry point, greeting visitors and assisting with access control to help to deter security-related incidents. Your role involves maintaining a visible presence, providing excellent customer service, and communicating clearly with staff and guests. You will contribute to a welcoming and orderly environment, reflecting our values of teamwork, integrity, and putting people first. This position is primarily stationary and focused on monitoring entry and exit activity at the location.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Responsibilities:

Provide customer service to clients and visitors by following security procedures and site-specific policies at the front desk.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Monitor access to the location, verifying identification and credentials as required.
• Assist with emergency response activities when appropriate, following established protocols.
• Maintain detailed records of security-related incidents and daily activities at the front desk.
• Communicate professionally with staff, visitors, and emergency personnel as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security experience is required.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a California Guard Card training certificate (including Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force)
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• A valid Guard Card or security license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• California Guard Card is preferred.

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more...

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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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.