Security Officer - Flex Front 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 - Flex Front Desk in Dekalb, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk professional in a dynamic tech-focused location, you will be the first point of contact, helping to create a welcoming environment while supporting security-related protocols. You will assist visitors, manage access control, and provide outstanding customer service. Join Allied Universal, where we value teamwork, innovation, and integrity, and help to deter incidents while putting people first in every interaction.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $19.53 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Greet visitors and employees in a professional manner, providing a positive first impression for those entering the location.
• Monitor access to the building by verifying credentials, managing visitor logs, and issuing badges as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols.
• Assist with enforcing site-specific policies and procedures to help to deter unauthorized access and/or activities.
• Provide customer service by answering questions, giving directions, and assisting with inquiries related to the location.
• Monitor security-related systems such as cameras and alarms, reporting any irregularities to appropriate personnel.
• Support emergency response activities as directed, including communicating with staff and/or first responders.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of daily activities, incidents, and/or unusual occurrences as required by Allied Universal and the client.

Minimum Requirements:

• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control or badge 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.

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.