Security Officer Front Desk Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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 Receptionist in Whippany, NJ , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal at a prestigious financial institution location as a Front Desk professional, serving as the welcoming first point of contact for visitors, employees, and guests. In this stationary role, you will manage access, observe and report security-related activity, and deliver outstanding customer service with clear communication. Bring your professionalism to a team that values being agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and driven by integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.64 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor lobby and entry activity, greet visitors, verify identification and/or appointments, and help to deter unauthorized access in accordance with location protocols.
• Answer phones, assist with directions, and support employee and visitor check-in processes while maintaining accurate front desk logs and reports.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or first responders as needed.
• Observe cameras, alarms, and other front desk systems, and report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and/or policy-related issues to the appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required by the client.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR certification 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:

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