Security Guard - Receptionist

Security Receptionist

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 Receptionist, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more. The Security Receptionist plays a critical role in the overall security program and in the success of day-to-day operations. As first line of defense, they are tasked with making the first impression with guests, customers, and clients. As an extension of the company, the receptionist reflects a professional demeanor and appearance to optimally highlight our customer's brand.

Location : Denver, CO

Pay $24.35 an hour

Schedule : Monday - 0600-1800, Tuesday 1400-1800, Wednesday 1400-2200, Friday 1400-1800

The Security Receptionist will provide model customer service as well as favorably resolve conflict through solid communication skills. The Security Receptionist may have to deal with stressful situations requiring critical thinking abilities to de-escalate unprecedented encounters, understand social cues, and call for assistance when appropriate. Functionally, the Security Receptionist must be technically competent, computer literate, able to answer inbound / outbound calls, recognize signs of intrusion, have strong observation skills, and remain calm under pressure. The Security Receptionist has the responsibility to maintain proprietary information in confidence and politely, with maximum consideration, enforce security and safety regulations. The position requires administrative support of special events, facility operations, and security functions.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities

Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner

Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Closely observe persons entering and exiting the office space to protect employees and assets

Ensure persons entering and exiting the office space correctly sign-in by assigning the appropriate badge and applying the approved compliance codes

Account for all temporary / visitor badges by immediately logging their distribution, auditing their use, and submitting a monthly inventory

Mitigate unwanted intruders and see that visitors are escorted at all times

Monitor visible and audible alarms

Ensure all doors are shut and in optimal condition

Submit a daily activity report outlining critical events, office needs, and relevant updates to the leadership team, provide essential input for documentation, bridging communication, and understanding day-to-day job functions, report salient security related incidents to the Global Security Operations Center and its leadership

Minimum Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience

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

Prior experience as a receptionist

Perks and Benefits

Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions

Schedules that fit with your personal life goals

Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities

Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more...

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.