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 Armed Reception in Aurora, IL, 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 an armed Front Desk officer, serving as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, and vendors. In this stationary role, you will help support a welcoming atmosphere, monitor access, respond to security-related concerns, and deliver outstanding customer service. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.60 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a financial institution setting.
• Monitor visitor access, review identification and sign-in activity, and help to deter unauthorized entry while maintaining a professional presence in the lobby and reception area.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts, employees, visitors, and emergency personnel as needed.
• Answer questions, direct visitors, manage incoming calls and/or deliveries, and support front desk operations in alignment with security-related protocols.
• Prepare reports on incidents, visitor activity, and unusual events, and document observations in accordance with Allied Universal standards and location procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• An armed guard card or license is required.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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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