Security Officer, Armed Reception Desk

Job overview

The Security Officer, Armed Reception Desk role is onsite in San Antonio, Texas. Pay is $17 per hour. The officer supports a financial institution by welcoming visitors and helping maintain a professional, secure environment. The role combines front-desk customer service with access control and security monitoring. By verifying credentials, recording visitor activity, and responding to incidents according to established procedures, the officer helps deter unauthorized access and support site safety.

What you'll do

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors
• monitor facility access, greet and direct visitors, verify credentials as required, and maintain visitor records
• observe lobby and entrance activity and report unusual or prohibited activity
• respond professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations under emergency procedures
• maintain daily activity logs and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

security officer

armed reception desk

armed security

access control

visitor management

financial institution

san antonio tx

allied universal

full-time

$17 per hour

wednesday–sunday

4:00 pm–12:00 am

texas level iii armed guard card

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training
• retirement savings plan
• medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• discounts through the Perks Program
• access to additional shifts through company technology.

Why this role

Requires a Texas Level III Armed Guard Card and a high school diploma or equivalent; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21. Schedule is Wednesday–Sunday, 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Access control and badge experience are preferred.

About the employer

Allied Universal is hiring for this role. Industry: Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths). Sector: 56.