Security Guard - Reception Desk

Allied Universal • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

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 - Reception Desk, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk officer in a commercial real estate location, you will be the welcoming first point of contact, assisting visitors, managing access, and helping to support security-related protocols through strong communication and professional presence. At Allied Universal, you will bring a caring, reliable, and innovative approach to every interaction while working as part of a team that puts people first and acts with 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 tenants, visitors, and/or staff by following site-specific procedures and front desk protocols within a commercial real estate location.
• Monitor access to the lobby and entry points by checking identification, managing visitor sign-in activities, and reporting unusual or suspicious activity to site contacts and/or emergency personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including supporting emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Answer phones, assist with directions and general inquiries, and document daily activities, incidents, and other security-related concerns in required logs and reports.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED