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 Driver in Linthicum Heights, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As an Armed Front Desk Officer at a leading aerospace and defense location, you will welcome visitors, manage access, verify credentials, and support a professional, secure environment. This driving post combines exceptional customer service, clear communication, and attention to security-related procedures. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide everything we do.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $25.42 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at a front desk within an aerospace and defense location while carrying out site-specific, security-related procedures and policies.
• Manage visitor reception activities, including verifying identification, coordinating host notifications, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining required access records.
• Monitor entry points, visitor activity, and access-control systems from a stationary post, escalating irregularities according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate with appropriate personnel and support emergency response activities when needed.
• Maintain professional front-desk operations by answering phones, directing visitors, documenting security-related incidents, and helping to deter unauthorized access.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• An armed guard card or license is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A state, county, or city-issued security license 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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