Security Officer Visitor Desk

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 Visitor Desk in Santa Monica, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Officer in a dynamic tech and media location, where you will greet visitors, manage access control and badges, monitor lobby activity, and support a professional, welcoming environment. This role offers the chance to deliver strong customer service, clear communication, and responsive security-related support while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.10 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, front desk protocols, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Monitor lobby and reception areas, greet visitors, verify identification and/or credentials, and help manage visitor check-in processes in accordance with site policies.
• Answer phones, assist employees, guests, and vendors with directions and general inquiries, and help support a professional front desk experience.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or first responders as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and records related to access activity, visitor traffic, deliveries, and other front desk security-related matters.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of security-related experience is required.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security-related license is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge 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.

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.