Security Officer - Reception Desk - Lower Manhattan

Allied Universal • New York, NY

9d • $22 - $22 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Reception Desk in Lower Manhattan , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Front Desk Officer with Allied Universal, you will be the first point of contact at a professional office location, helping to manage visitor check-in, access control, badge activity, and lobby monitoring. You will handle inquiries with a customer service mindset, communicate clearly with employees and guests, and document security-related observations. This role supports a caring, agile team that acts with integrity and delivers through teamwork. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $21.74 / Hour Job Schedule: Day Time Mon 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Tue 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wed 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Thur 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Fri 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Requirements

• CPR certification preferred and may be completed post hire.
• Access control and/or badge experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Guard card and/or license preferred.
• 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

• CPR certification
• Access control experience
• Badge experience
• Customer service experience
• Guard card
• License

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor the front desk area, greet and direct visitors, and support access control tasks such as verifying identification, issuing visitor badges, and documenting entries and exits per site policy.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report issues promptly in accordance with post orders.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED