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Security Officer Front Desk Visitor Relations
AI Summary
A front desk security officer at a commercial real estate building who welcomes visitors, manages access control and badge processes, and provides customer service while maintaining a secure environment.
About this role
Overview
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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Front Desk Visitor Relations in Santa Monica, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a commercial real estate location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will help maintain a professional, secure atmosphere while supporting daily operations through attentive front desk coverage. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $20.10 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 04:00 PMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and vendors at a commercial real estate front desk by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
- Monitor access to the building, verify visitor credentials, issue visitor passes as directed, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor records.
- Answer incoming calls, provide directions and general building information, and communicate routine concerns to appropriate site contacts.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following emergency response procedures.
- Maintain awareness of front desk activity, report suspicious or unusual activity, and complete required daily activity and incident documentation.
Minimum Requirements:
- Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience 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.
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.
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Closing
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: www.aus.com.
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: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2026-1687456Skills
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