How to hire a security receptionist

How to hire a security receptionist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step security receptionist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a security receptionist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new security receptionist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your security receptionist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a security receptionist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A security receptionist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, security receptionists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of security receptionists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Security Receptionist	Description	Hourly rate
   Security Receptionist	Security guards and gaming surveillance officers patrol and protect property against theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.	$13-20
   Officer	An officer is responsible for managing the daily operations of the assigned area, ensuring its peace and security by monitoring and reporting unusual and suspicious activities. Officers are the ones enforcing strict safety protocols and procedures to maintain the order within the premises... Show more	$12-49
   Non-Commissioned Officer	A non-commissioned officer (NCO) is responsible for maintaining peace and order during military operations and training. Non-commissioned officers' duties include leading soldiers' training for military operations, responding to the soldiers' concerns that involve their physical and mental well-being, and utilizing military equipment and tools properly while following strict regulatory procedures... Show more	$37-68

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Direct Visitors
   • ID
   • Visitor Badges
   • HR
   • Phone Calls
   • Patrol
   • Data Entry
   • Client Facility
   • Emergency Situations
   • Front-Desk Reception
   • Incident Reports
   • CCTV
   • Telephone Calls

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   Responsibilities:

   • Issue id badges to GlaxoSmithKline visitors, contractors, and employees.
   • Perform various duties such as answering phone lines, monitoring CCTV equipment, and providing access control.
   • include access control, de-escalating mentally challenge patients, & dealing with patients' families.I am CPR & CPI certify.
   • Operate company vehicle during patrol.
   • Conduct campus patrol and enforce company policies.
   • Maintain a standard of punctuality and dependability of attendance and retain myself cleanliness, tidiness, neatness and appropriately attire.

   More security receptionist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the security receptionist job description is a good way to get more applicants. A security receptionist salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a security receptionist in Louisiana may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level security receptionist. Additionally, a security receptionist with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average security receptionist salary

   $16.71hourly

   $34,748 yearly

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   Entry-level security receptionist salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average security receptionist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$42,282	$20
   2	New York	$41,997	$20
   3	California	$41,689	$20
   4	Massachusetts	$41,187	$20
   5	Virginia	$39,411	$19
   6	Nebraska	$38,964	$19
   7	Colorado	$37,879	$18
   8	Missouri	$37,657	$18
   9	Texas	$36,444	$18
   10	Maryland	$36,438	$18
   11	Arizona	$34,196	$16
   12	New Jersey	$34,128	$16
   13	Illinois	$33,788	$16
   14	Pennsylvania	$33,146	$16
   15	North Carolina	$33,106	$16
   16	Michigan	$32,442	$16
   17	Iowa	$31,573	$15
   18	Georgia	$31,218	$15
   19	Florida	$29,178	$14

   Average security receptionist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Lucent	$42,497	$20.43	2
   2	ENERGY RECOVERY, INC.	$40,713	$19.57
   3	West Bend Mutual Insurance	$39,047	$18.77
   4	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	$35,518	$17.08
   5	G4s Secure Solutions International Inc.	$34,854	$16.76
   6	Sunstates Security	$34,836	$16.75	160
   7	Allied Universal	$34,829	$16.74
   8	Andy Frain Services	$34,751	$16.71	223
   9	G4S	$34,478	$16.58
   10	Titan Security Group	$34,388	$16.53	29
   11	GardaWorld Federal Services	$34,369	$16.52	586
   12	DK Security	$34,012	$16.35	47
   13	Security Industry Specialists	$33,971	$16.33
   14	UNIVERSAL SERVICES CORP.	$33,831	$16.26
   15	Dal	$33,788	$16.24
   16	AAA FACILITY SERVICES	$33,776	$16.24
   17	Metro One LPSG	$33,761	$16.23
   18	Unifi Manufacturing	$33,750	$16.23
   19	Gemological Institute of America	$33,677	$16.19	2
   20	Nease Co	$33,559	$16.13

4. Writing a security receptionist job description

   A security receptionist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a security receptionist job description:

   Security receptionist job description example

   Escort contractors/monitor contractor activities in the Hobart Plant. Perform administrative duties as directed by supervisor.
   Essential Functions
   Promote and adhere to safety requirements Actively participate in general site and departmental Safety initiatives. Follow safe working practices in the execution of their assigned duties. Provide physical escort to assigned contractors within the building. Perform administrative duties as directed by supervisor. Rotate from building to building to assist in contractor escort duties. Inform coordinators and facilitators as needed of contractor activity within the building. Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to good housekeeping practices. Ensure active participation in the site's safety program. Other duties as necessary to assist with compliance in mechanical integrity, EHS, and DEA. Communicate courteously and professionally at all organizational levels. Exhibit core values in performance of duties. Incorporate Mallinckrodt Cultural Hallmarks in daily routine.
   Engaged: Focus on quality and continuous improvement.
   Competitive: Continuous improvement oriented. Understand, promote, and practice lean principals.
   Collaborative: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring professional and courteous interactions at all organizational levels. Work effectively in a high performing team environment; understand the basic concepts of team dynamics and team building.
   High Performing: Understand and support performance excellence objectives.
   Trustworthy: Promote accountability and responsibility.
   Other duties as required by the job or supervision.
   
   Physical/Visual Activities or Demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job:
   Ability to stand/sit for 12 hours per day in both internal and external building conditions. Exposure to extreme cold and heat are conditions of the position. Ability to utilize PPE.
   
   Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job:
   Protective clothing including uniform, smock, safety glasses, safety shoes, booties, hairnet and gloves are worn continuously in performance of the job functions. Work hazards include proximity to moving mechanical equipment, exposure to active product and dust, odors, cleaning solvents, loud noise, and vibration.
   
   Minimum Requirements
   Education:
   Requires basic knowledge of arithmetic, spelling, English, and grammar equivalent to a high school education.
   
   Preferred Skills/Competencies that may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:
   Ability to comprehend and carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form and deal with problems involving standardized situations. Perform reading, writing and speaking at a basic level. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Basic eye-hand coordination.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right security receptionist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your security receptionist job on Zippia to find and recruit security receptionist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit security receptionists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new security receptionist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the security receptionist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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