Security Guard - Front Desk Post
About The Position
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 Guard - Front Desk Post in Purchase, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a 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. Join Allied Universal at a premier financial institution as a Front Desk Officer, where you will welcome visitors, manage access procedures, verify credentials, and monitor entry activity to help reduce security-related incidents. You will be the first point of contact, delivering clear communication, professional service, and quick response to concerns while supporting a culture that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, team-driven, and grounded in integrity.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and vendors at the front desk by following site-specific policies, access control procedures, and security-related protocols.
- Monitor lobby activity and security-related systems as assigned, document observations, and report irregularities according to post orders.
- Process sign-in and sign-out procedures, issue visitor credentials, and coordinate notifications to internal contacts for guest arrivals and departures.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating with site leadership and/or emergency services when appropriate.
- Complete required logs and reports, communicate shift updates during turnover, and support a professional lobby experience within a financial institution location.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
