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 Security in Stratford, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal at a professional front desk location supporting the aero and defense industry, where you will welcome visitors, help manage access, monitor entry activity, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. In this stationary role, you will support security-related operations with professionalism, teamwork, and integrity while contributing to a caring, reliable, and innovative environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.64 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or contractors by carrying out site-specific procedures, front desk protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access to the location by checking identification, verifying appointments, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining front desk logs in accordance with site policies.
• Answer phones, greet incoming guests, direct them to the appropriate contact or department, and communicate clearly with personnel regarding arrivals, deliveries, and/or security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying the appropriate personnel and documenting relevant details.
• Support a professional lobby and reception presence within a defense-related location while helping to deter unauthorized access through attentive observation and consistent application of post procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort with using a computer or tablet 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.

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.