Security Officer - Entry Desk Monitor - Queens
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Entry Desk Monitor in Queens, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy higher-education law school front desk, where you will welcome students, faculty, and visitors, support access control and visitor processing, monitor activity on cameras and systems, and respond to security-related concerns with calm, clear communication. You will represent an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, collaborates closely with campus partners, and acts with integrity every day.
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 at the front desk by following security-related procedures and site-specific policies for an academic location, including greeting and directing students, faculty, staff, vendors, and visitors.
- Control access to the facility by verifying identification and/or authorization, issuing visitor credentials as directed, and maintaining visitor, delivery, and key control logs.
- Monitor entrances, alarms, and available surveillance systems from the assigned post, reporting irregular activity and/or maintenance concerns through the appropriate channels to help to deter unwanted activity.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and escalating to site leadership and/or emergency responders when appropriate.
- Support emergency response activities by following posted procedures for events such as medical incidents, fire alarms, and evacuations, and communicating clear instructions to occupants as directed.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
