Security Officer - Lobby Checkpoint
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Lobby Checkpoint in Cherry Hill, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a front desk in an educational location, you will welcome students, staff, and visitors while supporting a smooth, professional entry experience. You will help monitor access, verify identification and/or badges, respond to alarms and service requests, and document security-related activity with clear communication. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, act with integrity, and deliver through teamwork in a people-first culture.
Requirements
- Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- 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
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Alarm panel experience is preferred.
- Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access requirements, and Allied Universal post orders at the front desk.
- Monitor the lobby area, visitor flow, and security-related systems such as cameras, alarms, and access control to help to deter unauthorized entry and/or policy violations.
- Greet and screen visitors, issue temporary access credentials when authorized, maintain visitor logs, and direct guests to appropriate campus destinations.
- Respond to incidents, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, initiating notifications and/or emergency response activities as directed by site procedures.
- Complete detailed shift activity reports, incident documentation, and pass-down communications, and coordinate with campus stakeholders for service needs and security-related concerns.
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
