Security Officer Commercial Building Front Desk

Allied Universal•New York, NY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for front desk operations at a commercial building in New York, NY. The role provides a designated site and fixed weekly shift as an “anchor shift,” requiring a six-month commitment. The officer may also claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform, with the opportunity to increase hours up to 40 hours per week and scale back when needed. The scheduled shift is Saturday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM. Pay is $17.00 per hour. The officer provides customer service while carrying out security procedures and site-specific policies, responds calmly to incidents and critical situations, monitors access, greets visitors, verifies credentials, and directs guests. Front desk duties include answering incoming calls and documenting visitor activity, incidents, and other required information. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law. State or local licensing may be required before employment. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

At least one year of security-related experience.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
Drug screening as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with access control and badge systems.
Experience with alarm panels.
Customer service experience.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.
A valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

Carry out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and with a problem-solving approach.
Monitor access to the location, greet visitors, verify credentials as required, and direct guests according to site-specific procedures.
Maintain a professional front desk presence and answer incoming calls.
Document visitor activity, incidents, and other required information.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
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
Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the perks program
Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement