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 Full Time Front Desk Communications in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional in a commercial real estate location, you will serve as a welcoming, visible presence for tenants, visitors, and staff. You will manage access, assist with visitor inquiries, communicate professionally, and help maintain a secure environment through attentive front desk operations. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide a professional, welcoming front-desk presence for tenants, visitors, vendors, and staff at a commercial real estate location while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and customer service expectations.
• Monitor access to the building lobby and reception area, verify visitor credentials as directed, issue visitor passes, and maintain accurate visitor logs.
• Receive and direct guests, deliveries, and service personnel in accordance with site policies, communicating access questions or concerns to appropriate building contacts.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, access-control systems, and other security-related equipment from the front desk, reporting irregular activity or equipment concerns according to established procedures.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with building management, emergency responders, and/or Allied Universal leadership as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable 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.

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.