Security Officer - Transit Reception Desk

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 - Transit Reception Desk in Jacksonville, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transportation, and more. As a Front Desk Officer with Allied Universal at a transportation location, you will greet employees and visitors, manage access control and badging, monitor cameras and alarms, and document security-related activity with clear, professional reports. You will be a visible first point of contact, helping to support order and quick response to incidents through strong communication and customer service. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and always acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.97 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, contractors, and personnel by following site-specific security-related procedures, access control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Operate the front desk post by greeting arrivals, verifying identification and/or authorization, issuing temporary badges and/or passes, and directing individuals to the proper location.
• Monitor and control entry to the facility through lobby doors, turnstiles, and/or gate communication systems, helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Answer and route incoming telephone calls and radio traffic, relay messages to operations and/or management, and maintain professional communication during high-traffic periods.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and other security-related systems from the front desk, identify irregular activity, and report concerns per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications to Allied Universal supervision and site contacts.
• Document shift activity, visitor activity, incidents, and service requests in written and/or electronic logs; complete required reports with accurate details and timelines.
• Support transportation and logistics workflows by screening deliveries at the reception point, coordinating with receiving personnel, and following procedures for vendor and driver check-in.
• Participate in required briefings and training, follow site policies and Allied Universal standards, and support a customer-focused front desk presence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of security experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma and/or GED as required by the client.
• 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.

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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