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 Guard Full Time Front Desk Operations in Chicago, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a premier retail location, you will serve as a welcoming, professional presence for visitors and tenants. You will monitor access, observe activity, respond to security-related concerns, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s caring, team-focused culture, where integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation guide the work you do each day.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $24.25 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon05:00 AM - 03:00 PMThur07:00 AM - 03:00 PMFri05:00 AM - 03:00 PMSat05:00 AM - 03:00 PMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and retail guests by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Staff the front desk and serve as a professional first point of contact, greeting visitors, providing directions, and maintaining awareness of lobby activity.
- Monitor visitor access, verify credentials as required, issue visitor passes, and maintain accurate sign-in and delivery records.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating with appropriate site contacts and emergency personnel.
- Monitor cameras, communication systems, and front desk activity; report unusual conditions, maintenance concerns, and security-related incidents according to site procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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.
Requisition ID
2026-1669318Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site
