Security Officer Front Desk

Allied Universal • Wall Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

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. As a Security Officer Information Desk in Wall Township, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a utilities location, you will greet visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor entry activity, and provide professional customer service. You will serve as a welcoming, visible presence while helping to deter security-related incidents and communicating concerns promptly. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Requirements

• Have at least 2 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

• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors at a front-desk post within a utilities location by following site-specific procedures and security-related policies.
• Monitor access to the facility by verifying visitor credentials, maintaining visitor logs, issuing badges as authorized, and directing guests to appropriate contacts or areas.
• Answer incoming calls, greet and screen visitors, receive deliveries, and communicate routine information professionally and courteously.
• Monitor security-related systems, alarms, and communications at the desk, reporting unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and incidents according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate personnel and supporting emergency response activities as directed.

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