Security Officer Reception Security Desk

Allied Universal • Newark, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Reception Security Desk in Newark, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Hotels & Resorts, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a hotel location, you will serve as a welcoming, highly visible presence for guests, visitors, and team members. You will monitor access, assist with security-related concerns, communicate clearly, and help maintain a positive guest experience. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first through teamwork and integrity.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to hotel guests, visitors, and staff while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Maintain a professional front desk presence, greet and direct guests and visitors, and assist with access control in accordance with location procedures.
• Monitor lobby activity, entry points, and security-related systems, reporting unusual activity or concerns to appropriate hotel personnel and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents, guest concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Document incidents, visitor activity, and shift-related information accurately and communicate relevant details to incoming personnel.

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