Security Officer Financial Institution

Allied Universal • Buffalo, NY

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 Desk in Buffalo, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, 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. Join Allied Universal at a professional financial institution location as a Front Desk officer, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, observe activity, and support a positive environment through strong customer service and communication. In this stationary role, you will help to deter security-related incidents while representing a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• 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 to clients, visitors, and employees at the front desk by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor lobby and entry activity, verify identification and/or visitor credentials, and help to deter unauthorized access in accordance with location policies.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with staff, visitors, and/or emergency personnel as needed.
• Maintain front desk logs, visitor records, and other security-related documentation, and report concerns, maintenance issues, and/or policy violations to the appropriate contact.
• Support a professional presence at a financial institution location by answering questions, directing visitors, and helping to address security-related concerns with courtesy and attention to detail.

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