Security Officer - Front Desk Coverage
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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Front Desk Coverage in Hillside, NJ , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. 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 professional location where you will greet visitors, manage access control and badge check-in, monitor cameras and alarms, and document security-related activity with clear communication. You will be a visible, welcoming presence that helps to deter incidents while supporting residents, guests, and staff with service-first professionalism. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team leads with a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity.
Requirements
- Have a minimum of 1 or more 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.
Nice To Haves
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- A Guard Card and/or license is preferred.
- Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients, employees, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at the front desk.
- Monitor access to the location by greeting and screening visitors, managing visitor sign-in and/or badges as directed, and directing authorized guests to the appropriate destination.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and communicating concerns to site contacts and/or Allied Universal 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 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
