Security Officer - flex Campus Reception

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 - flex Campus Reception in Saint Louis, MO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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 an education location, you will be the welcoming first point of contact while supporting a secure environment. You will monitor access, manage visitor check-in, answer calls, document incidents, and respond to alarms and security-related concerns using on-site systems. Backed by Allied Universal's agile, reliable, and innovative teams, you will bring a caring, people-first approach and act with integrity every shift.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $17.51 / 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 students, faculty, staff, and visitors by following site-specific policies and security-related procedures at the front desk.
• Control access to the location by greeting entrants, verifying identification and/or authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor and vendor logs.
• Answer telephones, monitor incoming communications, and route calls, requests, and notifications to the appropriate department and/or responder.
• Monitor security-related systems such as cameras, access control, intercoms, and alarm panels, and document noteworthy activity per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including calling for assistance and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Support emergency response activities by following established protocols for fire alarms, medical events, severe weather, and other campus-related incidents.
• Maintain accurate shift documentation including incident reports, activity logs, and follow-up notes using required reporting tools.
• Assist with key and badge control processes, including tracking issuance, returns, and discrepancies per site procedures.
• Provide directions and general information to visitors while helping to maintain orderly lobby traffic and proper entry procedures.
• Communicate professionally with campus partners and/or local responders during routine operations and incident response to support timely resolution.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 2+ years of security experience.
• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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.