Security Officer - Front Desk Watch
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 - Front Desk Watch in Purchase, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk Officer with Allied Universal at a leading financial institution, you will greet and assist employees, guests, and vendors while helping manage access control and visitor registration. You will monitor the lobby area and security-related systems, respond to requests with clear communication, and document observations and incidents. Join a caring, people-first team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and driven by integrity and teamwork.
Requirements
- 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, employees, and visitors at the front desk by following site-specific procedures and access control protocols at a financial institution location.
- Monitor lobby activity, cameras, alarms, and/or other security-related systems from a stationary post, documenting notable activity per post orders.
- Process visitor management actions such as greeting, sign-in, badge issuance, and directing guests to the appropriate destination while helping to support a professional lobby environment.
- Respond to incidents, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications and/or emergency response steps as directed.
- Complete reports and logs, communicate observations to supervisors and client contacts, and assist with security-related administrative tasks such as key control, package intake, and appointment verification as assigned.
Benefits
- 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
