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 - Tech/Media Receptionist in San Mateo, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional with Allied Universal at a leading technology and media location, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and employees. Your role focuses on providing an exceptional customer experience, maintaining a welcoming environment, and supporting security-related protocols. You'll manage access control, assist with inquiries, and communicate clearly with guests and staff. You'll embody our values of agility, reliability, and teamwork while helping to deter incidents through your presence and professionalism. Join us to be part of an innovative and people-focused team that puts integrity and care at the forefront.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to guests, employees, and/or contractors entering and exiting the location by following security-related procedures and site-specific policies.
• Monitor access control at the front desk, checking identification and visitor credentials as required by site protocols.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations at the front desk location in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
• Maintain detailed and accurate logs and reports of daily front desk activities, visitor entries, and security-related incidents.
• Assist with the implementation of emergency response activities and provide guidance to visitors and staff during such events.
• Communicate professionally with individuals at the location, addressing questions, concerns, or security-related issues as they arise.

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: 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.