Security Professional - Front Desk Concierge

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 Professional - Front Desk Concierge in Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional with Allied Universal at a commercial real estate location, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and tenants. Your role involves managing access control, monitoring alarm panels, and providing exceptional customer service while handling security-related inquiries. You will remain visible at the front desk, help to deter incidents through your presence, and use technology such as computers or tablets to support daily operations. Join our team where people come first, teamwork is valued, and integrity guides everything we do.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $13.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Greet and assist visitors, tenants, and/or employees at the front desk in a professional and courteous manner.
• Monitor access to the location, verifying identification and maintaining visitor logs as required by site-specific policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations at the front desk in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established procedures.
• Communicate with property management and/or building staff regarding security-related matters as needed.
• Carry out security-related procedures and site-specific policies as directed by Allied Universal and the client.
• Provide customer service by addressing questions and concerns from individuals entering the location.
• Assist with emergency response activities at the front desk when appropriate, according to site protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control or badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience 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.

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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