Security Professional - Front Desk Specialist CRE

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 Specialist CRE in Houston, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer with Allied Universal at a prominent commercial real estate location, you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and secure environment for tenants and visitors. Your primary responsibilities will include managing access control, greeting guests, and providing excellent customer service while monitoring security-related activities at the front desk. You will help to deter incidents through your professional presence and support, all while upholding our values of teamwork, integrity, and putting people first. This post requires a valid driver's license in the job state.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.75 / 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:

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies.
• Monitor access at the front desk, verifying identification and credentials to help to deter unauthorized entry into the location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations at the front desk in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports of daily activities, visitor interactions, and/or incidents occurring at the front desk.
• Support emergency response activities by following established protocols and communicating with appropriate personnel.
• Assist with inquiries and provide directions or information to visitors and employees as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security-related license is preferred.
• Experience with access control and/or badge systems is preferred.
• Comfortable 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.

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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