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 Reception Specialist in Philadelphia, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal at a professional financial institution location as a Front Desk Officer, where you will welcome visitors, manage access and badges, monitor lobby activity, and support a polished, customer-focused environment. In this stationary role, you will help with security-related concerns through strong communication, reliability, and integrity while working as part of a caring, agile, and innovative team.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a front desk post within a professional financial services location.
• Greet employees, visitors, and/or vendors, verify identification and appointments, and help manage access control and visitor sign-in processes in accordance with site guidelines.
• Monitor lobby and reception areas for unusual activity, answer questions, and communicate with site contacts regarding arrivals, deliveries, and/or security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and document relevant details through reports and required notifications.
• Support front desk operations by helping to deter unauthorized access, maintaining awareness of entry points, and following Allied Universal protocols for customer interaction and incident reporting.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

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.

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