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 Coordinator in Santa Monica, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech and media location as a Front Desk Officer, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor activity from a stationary post, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. In this people-first role, you will support security-related operations with professionalism, teamwork, and integrity while representing an agile, reliable, and innovative team.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $26.95 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a busy front desk location.
• Monitor access to the location by greeting guests, reviewing identification and/or visitor records, issuing access credentials, and communicating entry procedures in a professional manner.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report concerns to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Support front desk operations by answering questions, directing visitors, maintaining accurate logs, and documenting security-related activities and unusual events.
• Assist with screening incoming deliveries, coordinating visitor arrivals, and helping to deter unauthorized access through consistent application of site protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of security-related experience is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security-related license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or 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.
• 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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