Security Officer Front Desk Research Lab

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 - Research Lab in Reading, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk Officer at a healthcare location, you will be the first point of contact, greeting visitors, verifying access, issuing badges, and monitoring alarms and access control systems. You will support a welcoming, orderly environment through clear communication, accurate computer or tablet documentation, and responsive customer service. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a caring, people-first approach to everyday security-related operations.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.67 / 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 following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Greet, screen, and direct visitors, vendors, and deliveries; help manage access control using visitor logs, identification verification, and badge issuance per location policy.
• Monitor front lobby activity and security-related systems such as cameras, intercoms, and alarms; report irregular activity and/or equipment concerns per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical and/or workplace emergencies, and coordinate notifications to site leadership and/or first responders as directed.
• Complete detailed, timely documentation such as incident reports, access logs, and shift handoff notes, and communicate updates to on-site personnel and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have customer service experience preferred.
• Have access control and/or badge experience preferred.
• Have alarm panel experience 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.

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.