Security Officer Front Desk - Museum

Allied Universal • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Front Desk Visitor Processing in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional in an educational setting, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor entry activity, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Your professional presence will help support a secure, welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Possess at least one year 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

• A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and guests by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Staff the front desk and greet visitors professionally, verify identification and visitor authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate entry records.
• Monitor access to the educational location, observe lobby activity and incoming communications, and report unusual or unauthorized activity according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, courteous, problem-solving manner, contacting appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders when needed.
• Assist with directing guests, answering general questions, and supporting a welcoming, orderly environment at the front desk.

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