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 Officer - Front Desk in Lakeland, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense and more .

As a Front Desk Security Officer in an aerospace and defense location, you will be stationed at the main entry point, greeting visitors and assisting with access control. Your presence helps to deter security-related incidents while providing exceptional customer service and clear communication. You will interact with employees and guests, respond to inquiries, and support a welcoming environment. Our team values agility, reliability, and innovation, always putting people first and working together with integrity to support the needs of the site.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors, employees, and contractors at the front desk, verifying identification and access credentials as required by site-specific policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points to help to deter unauthorized access and report any suspicious activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established procedures for the location.
• Maintain detailed logs and records of daily activities, visitor check-ins, and any security-related incidents.
• Communicate with site personnel and management regarding any concerns or unusual occurrences at the front desk.
• Support emergency response activities as directed, including following evacuation or lockdown procedures when appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security experience is required.
• Florida Security Professional Guard Card is preferred.
• A valid guard card or security license 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, 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.

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...

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.