Security Officer Full Time Visitor Reception

Santa Monica, CAFull-time$21.1/hrPosted Jul 30, 2026

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 Full Time Visitor Reception in Santa Monica, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a premier commercial real estate location, you will provide a welcoming, customer-focused presence while monitoring lobby activity, assisting visitors, and supporting security-related procedures. You will communicate professionally with tenants and guests, help maintain an orderly environment, and represent Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, caring, team-driven, and integrity-focused values.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.10 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat07:00 AM - 03:00 PMSun07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

  • Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, vendors, and building staff at a commercial real estate front desk while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
  • Monitor visitor access, verify credentials as required, maintain visitor records, and communicate entry requirements in a professional and welcoming manner.
  • Receive calls, inquiries, deliveries, and service requests; direct individuals to appropriate building contacts and maintain accurate front-desk documentation.
  • Monitor assigned access-control systems, cameras, alarms, and communication equipment; report unusual activity, access concerns, or equipment issues according to site procedures.
  • Respond to incidents, emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and documenting actions taken.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Access control and badge experience is preferred.
  • Customer service experience is preferred.
  • Comfortability using a computer or tablet 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.

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1644917

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