Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Reception Desk

Allied Universal • Camden, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Enhanced Security Officer for a reception desk at a food and beverage manufacturing location in Camden, New Jersey. The role provides a fixed weekly schedule at an assigned site, with a six-month commitment to the designated shifts. The officer may claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform, with opportunities to work up to 40 hours per week and the option to scale back. The pay rate is $19.00 per hour.

The scheduled shifts are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The officer provides front-desk customer service, manages facility access and visitor records, handles incoming calls, and reports concerns or incidents. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet the stated age requirement for the applicable unarmed or armed role. Employment is conditional on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local law.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law as a condition of employment.
• Meet applicable state and/or local security licensing requirements; licensing may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• A state-, county-, or city-issued security-related license.
• Access control or badge experience.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel at the front desk.
• Monitor facility access, verify visitor credentials, issue visitor badges, and maintain visitor and contractor logs according to site policies.
• Receive incoming calls, provide directions and information, and communicate visitor arrivals or concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Observe front-desk activity and report unusual conditions, access concerns, or security incidents to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations in accordance with established emergency response procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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