Security Officer - Front Desk

Security Officer Front Desk

As a Security Officer Front Desk in Springfield, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a government location, you will provide a welcoming, professional presence while monitoring access, greeting visitors, verifying credentials, and supporting security-related procedures. You will communicate clearly with employees, guests, and public-facing personnel, help to deter incidents through visible awareness, and deliver exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.65 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Mon 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Tue 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Sat 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service at a front desk within a government location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Greet visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and access records in accordance with site policies.
• Monitor entry activity, alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity or access concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established response procedures.
• Assist employees, visitors, and government personnel with directions, access questions, and other front-desk support while helping to deter unauthorized entry.

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.

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:

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Requisition ID: 2026-1646572