Security Officer Full Time Front Desk - Commercial Building Operations

Allied Universal•New York, NY

18d•$22 - $23

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time Security Officer for front desk operations at a commercial real estate location in New York, NY. The role involves welcoming visitors, managing access, monitoring entry activity, and providing customer service while maintaining a professional, approachable presence and helping deter security-related incidents. The scheduled hours are Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The pay rate is $22.05–$23.05 per hour. Applicants must meet age and education requirements and may be subject to background investigation and drug screening. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local laws.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 years old or older for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and vendors while following site-specific procedures and security policies.
Greet and screen visitors, verify appointments and access authorizations, issue visitor credentials, and maintain visitor logs.
Monitor lobby activity, access-control systems, cameras, and communications equipment; report unusual activity or security concerns.
Respond professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in accordance with established emergency procedures.
Maintain a professional front-desk presence, provide directions and information, and coordinate with building management, tenants, and emergency responders as needed.