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 Full Time Desk Access Coordination in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at an educational location, you will be the welcoming first point of contact for students, staff, visitors, and guests. You will manage access, verify credentials, monitor entry activity, respond to security-related concerns, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and a caring culture put people first.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide exceptional customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors while carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related policies at an educational location.
- Staff the front desk, greet visitors, verify access authorization, maintain visitor records, and direct guests to appropriate campus areas.
- Monitor access points, entry activity, alarms, cameras, and communication systems, reporting unusual activity or facility concerns according to site procedures.
- Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; contact appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders as needed.
- Support a welcoming academic environment by providing directions, answering general questions, and helping to deter unauthorized access through professional front-desk presence.
Minimum Requirements
- At least one year of security-related experience is required.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- A state, county, or city-issued license for security-related work 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.
Why Join Us
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
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