Security Officer - Shelter Front Desk
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Shelter Front Desk in Asbury Park, NJ , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. Join Allied Universal at a front desk post within a shelter location, where you will be a welcoming first point of contact while supporting security-related operations. You will greet residents, guests, and staff, manage visitor access, monitor cameras and alarms, document incidents, and communicate clearly with on site teams. Bring a calm, people first approach that reflects our agile, reliable, and innovative culture and our commitment to integrity and teamwork.
Requirements
- Have 6+ months of Security Experience ‐ 6+ Months.
- 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 customer service at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a shelter location.
- Control access to the facility by checking in residents, visitors, vendors and/or staff, verifying identification as required, issuing temporary badges or passes and directing individuals to appropriate areas.
- Monitor cameras, alarms, phones and/or radios from the front desk, document activities in daily logs and report unusual activity, maintenance concerns and/or policy violations to site leadership.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating conflicts, assisting with disorderly conduct issues and coordinating requests for medical or law enforcement assistance as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while supporting resident services, including relaying messages, monitoring lobby traffic, managing lost and found and supporting orderly movement through common areas.
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
