Security Officer - Armed Front Desk

Allied Universal • New York, NY

3d • $33 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Armed Front Desk in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a leading financial institution, you will be the first point of contact, welcoming visitors, managing access and visitor logs, and supporting security-related screening and badge procedures. You will monitor the lobby area, respond to requests, and communicate concerns to site leadership with professionalism and integrity. Join Allied Universal for an agile, reliable, and innovative team culture that puts people first and delivers through teamwork.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of armed security-related, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
• Have a college degree.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have at least 5 years of security-related experience.
• 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 at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Control access by greeting employees and visitors, verifying identification and/or authorization, issuing visitor badges as required, and directing individuals to the appropriate areas.
• Monitor entry points and security-related systems such as alarms, cameras, and access control, and report irregular conditions according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications to management and/or emergency services as directed.
• Complete required reports and logs such as visitor activity, incident documentation, and shift turnover notes, and communicate pertinent information to the next shift and/or site leadership.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: 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