What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer Reception Desk position at Allied Universal?
As a Security Officer Reception Desk in Portland, OR, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk professional at a commercial real estate location, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, respond to security-related concerns, and support a professional environment through strong communication and customer service. In this highly visible role, you will represent a caring culture that puts people first while working with agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity every day.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Mon | 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Sat | 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
| Sun | 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a commercial real estate location.
- Monitor lobby and front desk activity, greet visitors, verify access permissions, and direct tenants, guests, and vendors according to site protocols.
- Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner and report details to site leadership as needed.
- Support access control functions by maintaining visitor records, issuing temporary credentials when authorized, and documenting arrivals and departures.
- Communicate with property management, tenants, and Allied Universal personnel regarding security-related concerns, facility rules, and/or service requests.
Minimum Requirements:
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- A guard card and/or license is preferred.
- Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- CPR and/or First Aid certification 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.
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