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Receptionist

Receptionist

Waukegan, Illinois Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Afternoon,Morning Req ID: 2026-1508245 Date posted: 01/05/2026
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Company 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.

Payrate: $21.96 / hour with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday mornings.

Excellent opportunity to join Allied Universal, the world's largest private security firm.

With over 800,000 employees and growing, Allied Universal offers unmatched career growth potential in the security industry.

Allied Universal is currently seeking a Receptionist at a client site to oversee front desk operations that will include answering and responding to incoming calls, greeting and directing visitors and general administrative duties for client staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain front desk phone system to include answering incoming calls, responding to caller inquiries, directing calls as appropriate, and taking and giving accurate messages
  • Greet and direct visitors as appropriate based on purpose of their visit
  • Assist with personnel file maintenance following corporate HR guidelines
  • Maintain office supplies and organization of office in general
  • Assist with various administrative duties as assigned by the Account Manager or Account Staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Three (3) - four (4) years of prior receptionist and/or Human Resources or related experience
  • Proven excellent customer service skills and ability to be flexible, a team player and interface professionally with all levels of internal and external customers
  • Demonstrated outstanding organizational skills required; ability to accurately maintain and organize large volumes of paperwork
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization while functioning as a team player
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office products, Internet and websites required; prior experience using HRIS automated systems a strong plus

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Eligibility for enrollment in our company’s 401 (k) or Supplemental Income Plan

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.

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