Security Officer - Front Desk
Overview
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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Front Desk in Lafayette, IN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer in an educational setting, you will serve as a welcoming, visible presence for students, staff, and visitors. You will manage access, respond to security-related concerns, communicate clearly, and provide exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile team, where integrity, reliability, innovation, and teamwork help create a secure learning environment.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at an educational location.
- Serve as a professional front-desk presence by greeting visitors, providing directions, and supporting visitor check-in processes in accordance with site requirements.
- Monitor access to the facility, verify visitor authorization when applicable, and report unauthorized access concerns or unusual activity to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established procedures and communicating with campus representatives and emergency services as needed.
- Maintain accurate logs, incident reports, and visitor records while providing clear communication and support to the campus community.
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.
- 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.
Closing
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.