Security Officer - Front Desk

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 - Front Desk in Sarasota, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a residential location, you will welcome residents and guests, manage access requests, monitor cameras and alarms, document security-related activity, and respond to concerns with calm, clear communication. You will represent Allied Universal with integrity, teamwork, and a caring, people-first approach, helping to support a dependable, professional lobby presence while staying agile, reliable, and innovative in daily operations.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, and vendors at the front desk by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access guidelines, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and control entry by greeting visitors, verifying identification and/or authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and directing traffic according to property rules.
• Answer phones, manage resident inquiries, and coordinate with property management, maintenance, and/or emergency services as needed while maintaining a professional front desk presence.
• Observe lobby and entryway activity, report suspicious activity, and help to deter unwanted access by maintaining awareness and following escalation procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting events and completing reports per Allied Universal and site requirements.

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.

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.