Security Officer Armed Reception 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 Armed Reception Desk in New Orleans, LA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Our Armed Front Desk Officers at a busy healthcare location serve as a welcoming, professional presence, supporting access control, visitor assistance, and other security-related responsibilities. In this stationary post, you will use strong communication and customer service skills to help to deter incidents while responding to site needs with integrity. At Allied Universal, you will join a caring, agile team that values reliability, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific procedures and front desk protocols in a healthcare location.
• Monitor lobby and reception activity, help to manage access control, verify identification and/or visitor authorization, and document arrivals, departures, and deliveries.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site contacts and emergency responders when appropriate.
• Answer phones, provide directions, and relay information to appropriate departments while maintaining awareness of security-related concerns at the front desk.
• Complete required reports, logs, and incident documentation, and communicate relevant updates to Allied Universal leadership and/or site representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Possess at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Possess an armed guard card and/or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• 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.

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.

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.

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