Security Officer - Armed Lobby 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 Officer - Armed Lobby Receptionist in Atlanta, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. 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 at a financial institution location, you will be the first point of contact, greeting visitors, verifying credentials, managing access, and monitoring activity through cameras and reports. This is an armed post requiring an Armed Guard Card or License, where clear communication and calm decision-making support a professional, service-focused environment. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity and teamwork to an agile, reliable, innovative, people-first culture.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.06 / 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 at the front desk of a financial services location by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor lobby activity, access control points, and visitor flow to help to deter unauthorized entry; verify identification, issue visitor credentials, and maintain visitor and contractor logs.
• Answer phones and greet employees, guests, and vendors; provide directions and general assistance while maintaining a professional front desk presence.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; promptly notify appropriate personnel and document events according to post orders.
• Complete required reports and shift documentation such as incident reports, access logs, and dispatch notes, using clear and accurate written communication.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Have 6 months or more of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Provide a DD214 with honorable discharge OR an associates degree with 60 college credits OR a police academy certificate OR a corrections academy certificate.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.