Security Officer - Access Control

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 Check In Desk in Northlake, IL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech, media, and telecom location where you will serve as the front desk presence, welcoming visitors, managing access activity, and supporting security-related procedures. This role offers the chance to combine customer service, communication, and professionalism while helping to create a positive experience. Guided by teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture, you will play an important part in daily site operations.

Position Type:

Full Time Pay Rate:

$21.25 /

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

PM What You'll Do:

Provide exceptional customer service at the front desk by greeting visitors, employees, and contractors, verifying credentials, and following site-specific access procedures for a fast-paced technology and communications location. Monitor lobby activity, visitor logs, and entry points, and report security-related concerns, unusual activity, and/or policy violations to the appropriate personnel. Answer phones, assist with directions, and support badge issuance, visitor registration, and package handling in accordance with site protocols and front desk expectations. Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and support emergency response activities when appropriate. Maintain accurate records of daily front desk activity, incidents, and/or access-related events, and communicate relevant updates during shift transitions and with Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

Access control and badge experience is preferred. Comfort 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. 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 . .

Job ID:

2026-1588119

Location:

United States-Illinois-Northlake Job Category:

Security Officer