Security Officer Reception Security

Allied Universal • Parsippany-Troy Hills, 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 Reception Security Associate in Parsippany, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech and telecommunications location, where you will serve as the front desk presence supporting a professional and welcoming environment. In this stationary role, you will help manage access, greet visitors, and respond to security-related concerns with strong communication and customer service. Guided by our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, you will make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• 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

• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the front desk by following site-specific procedures, managing visitor check-in and/or access protocols, and supporting a professional arrival experience at a technology-focused location.
• Monitor lobby and reception activity, verify credentials and/or appointments as directed, and help to deter unauthorized access through consistent front desk presence and reporting.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate contacts and documenting security-related concerns.
• Answer questions, direct employees, guests, and vendors to the appropriate destination, and communicate site policies, badge procedures, and other front desk expectations.
• Support daily security-related operations by maintaining visitor logs, receiving deliveries as directed, monitoring cameras and/or alarm notifications from the desk, and escalating issues according to site protocols.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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