Security Officer Access Control Desk

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 Access Control Desk in Montrose, NY , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Officer at a government location, where you will welcome visitors, monitor access, and support security-related operations through clear communication and professional presence. In this customer-facing role, you will help to deter incidents, respond to questions, and contribute to a caring, reliable team that puts people first and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $22.12 - $23.12 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by greeting visitors, assisting with front desk inquiries, and following site-specific policies for access and visitor processing at a government location.
• Monitor lobby and entrance activity, verify identification and/or credentials as required, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency personnel when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate front desk logs, visitor records, and other required documentation related to access control and security-related activities.
• Answer phones, direct guests and/or staff to the appropriate location, and support daily operations with professionalism and clear communication.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of security-related experience is required.
• A New York State Security Guard License is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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 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.

Licensed by the New York State Department of State

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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