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 Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional in a residential location, where you will welcome residents and guests, monitor access activity, and help address security-related concerns with professionalism and care. This customer-facing role calls for strong communication, attention to detail, and a people-first mindset. Bring our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.35 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, front desk protocols, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access at the front desk by greeting visitors, reviewing identification and/or visitor records, and helping to control entry in accordance with property guidelines.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including communicating with property contacts and first responders when appropriate.
• Support daily residential operations by answering phones, receiving inquiries, documenting routine activity, and reporting unusual conditions or security-related concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• 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.