Security Officer - Welcome Center

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 - Welcome Center in Hartford, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a 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 Officer with Allied Universal, you will be the welcoming first point of contact at a busy location, helping manage guest check-ins, visitor logs, badge access, and phone and/or radio communications. You will monitor activity from the desk, respond to questions and incidents, and document security-related events with professionalism. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, support a caring culture, and deliver through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / 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:

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or when appropriate, emergency response activities from the front desk.
• Monitor the lobby and entrance area, verify identification and/or access authorization, issue visitor passes, and maintain visitor, delivery, and contractor logs.
• Answer phones and greet guests, provide directions and general assistance, and communicate with property management and/or on-site staff as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications and documenting events according to site procedures.
• Observe and report suspicious activity and/or policy violations, helping to deter unwanted activity through a consistent front desk presence and timely communication.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Guard Card/License is preferred.
• Customer Service 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.