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Allied Universal

Security Officer Armed Front Desk

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An Armed Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Have a license to carry a weapon ranging from a club to a firearm. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$42,069 / year median in Ohio

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Security Officer Armed 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 Armed Front Desk in Westlake, OH , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, 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. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location as a Front Desk professional in an armed post. In this visible role, you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor activity, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism and clear communication. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative values to life through teamwork, integrity, and a people-first approach that helps support a confident workplace experience.
Position Type:
Part Time Pay Rate:
$26.00 /
Hour Job Schedule:
Day Time Mon 09:00 AM
  • 02:00 PM Tue 09:00 AM
  • 07:00 PM Wed 09:00 AM
  • 07:00
PM What You'll Do:
Provide customer service at the front desk by greeting visitors, answering questions, and following site-specific access procedures for the location. Monitor lobby and entry activity, verify visitor credentials as directed, and document arrivals, departures, and other front desk activity. Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report details to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership. Support security-related procedures for deliveries, vendors, and guest access while maintaining organized records and clear communication with staff and/or visitors. Assist with emergency response activities when appropriate, including following post orders, communicating instructions, and contacting designated personnel and/or first responders.
Minimum Requirements:
Possess an armed guard card or license. 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 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. 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 2026-1633486