Security Officer Reception

Allied Universal • Town of Gates, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Reception in Rochester, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic aerospace and defense location as a Front Desk Security Officer, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor activity, and support security-related operations with professionalism and care. This role is ideal for someone who values teamwork, clear communication, and integrity while delivering a reliable, people-first experience in an innovative environment.

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

• Values teamwork, clear communication, and integrity.
• Delivers a reliable, people-first experience in an innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by following site-specific policies, front desk procedures, and security-related protocols at an aerospace and defense location.
• Monitor lobby activity, manage visitor check-in and badge access procedures, and verify credentials for authorized entry in accordance with location requirements.
• Answer phones, greet incoming guests, direct arrivals to the appropriate contacts, and maintain accurate visitor, delivery, and incident logs.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts, supervisors, and/or emergency personnel as needed.
• Support access control operations by observing entry points, reporting suspicious or unauthorized activity, and helping to deter disruptions at the front desk area.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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