Security Officer - Front Desk

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 - Front Desk in Stratford, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at an aero and defense location, you will welcome employees and visitors, support access control and badging, and monitor lobby activity and cameras for security-related concerns. You will document events, communicate clearly with on-site teams, and help maintain a professional first impression. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in a caring culture that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.64 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeTue10:00 AM - 08:00 PMWed10:00 AM - 08:00 PMThur10:00 AM - 08:00 PMFri10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
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 employees, visitors, and vendors at the front desk by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and post orders.
• Control access to the facility by verifying identification, issuing and/or tracking visitor credentials, and directing authorized personnel to appropriate locations.
• Monitor lobby activity, phone calls, and electronic systems such as cameras and alarms when assigned, and document irregular activity in required logs.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications and coordinating with site representatives and/or emergency responders as directed.
• Complete required reports and shift handoff information, including incident documentation, access control records, and administrative tasks related to front desk operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license 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.

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.
Requisition ID

2026-1544721