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.
Job Description:
As a Security Officer Reception Security in Milpitas, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer with Allied Universal, you will be the welcoming presence at a busy logistics and distribution location, helping to monitor access, greet visitors, manage sign-ins, and support security-related operations with professionalism and care. This role offers the chance to deliver exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and be part of a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $24.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
| Day | Time |
|---|
| Mon | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Tue | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Wed | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Thur | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Fri | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, visitor check-in activities, and/or emergency response support when appropriate.
- Monitor lobby and reception area activity, verify identification and access permissions, and help to deter unauthorized entry in a professional manner.
- Respond to incidents, questions, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating issues according to site protocols.
- Support daily operations at a busy logistics and distribution location by documenting arrivals, departures, deliveries, and other front desk activity with attention to detail.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
- Have a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Possession of a guard card/license is preferred.
- Customer service 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.
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.
Closing:
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. PPO14417
Requisition ID:
2026-1589347A
Allied Universal
Allied Universal provides unparalleled service, systems and solutions to the people and business of our communities, and is North America's leading security services provider. With over 140,000 employees, Allied Universal delivers high-quality, tailored solutions, which allows clients to focus on their core business. For more information: 866.825.5433 or
www.AUS.com
10,000 employees or more
Security and Surveillance
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