Security Officer - Lobby Receptionist
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Lobby Receptionist in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Front Desk Officer with Allied Universal, you will be the welcoming first point of contact at a professional location, helping to manage access, greet visitors, and support security-related procedures with strong customer service and communication. This stationary role offers the chance to work with a team that values being agile, reliable, and innovative, while putting people first and acting 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.
Nice To Haves
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- CPR certification is preferred.
- A guard card/license is preferred.
- Access control/badge experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities from the front desk area.
- Monitor access to the location by greeting guests, verifying credentials, issuing visitor passes, and/or maintaining front desk logs in accordance with site procedures.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate personnel and/or documenting activity as needed.
- Answer phones, manage inquiries, and support general front desk operations while helping to address security-related concerns and unusual activity.
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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
