Security Officer Financial Institution

Allied Universal • City of Albany, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Visitor Management in Albany, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal at a professional financial institution location as a Front Desk Officer, where you will greet visitors, manage access procedures, monitor lobby activity, and support security-related operations with strong communication and customer service. In this highly visible role, you will help to deter incidents while delivering a welcoming presence. Guided by our agile, reliable, and innovative team, you will put people first and act with integrity every day.

Requirements

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• 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/or appropriate emergency response activities for a financial services location.
• Greet employees, visitors, and vendors, manage access control activities, and verify identification in accordance with site protocols.
• Monitor lobby and entry activity, answer questions, and report unusual incidents or suspicious behavior in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Receive calls, support visitor check-in processes, and maintain accurate front desk logs and incident documentation.
• Assist with responding to alarms, emergencies, and other critical situations while communicating clearly with site contacts and/or first responders.

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