Security Guard Welcome Desk

Allied Universal • Jersey City, NJ

18h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Guard Welcome Desk in Jersey City, NJ, 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 as a Front Desk officer at a prestigious financial institution, where you will greet visitors, manage access, monitor activity from a stationary post, and support a professional, welcoming environment. This role offers the chance to deliver outstanding customer service while helping with security-related responsibilities. Guided by teamwork, integrity, and a caring culture, you will be part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team.

Requirements

• Possess at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Possess a guard card or license, preferred.
• Possess customer service experience, preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk by following site-specific procedures, assisting visitors, and supporting security-related protocols for a financial services location.
• Monitor lobby and reception activity, verify visitor and employee access permissions, and help to deter unauthorized entry through attentive front desk presence.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate front desk records, issue visitor credentials, answer incoming questions, and report unusual activity in accordance with Allied Universal standards and location policies.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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