Security Officer Lobby Specialist

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Lobby Operations Specialist in New York, NY , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy higher education location as a Front Desk professional, where you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor the lobby, and support daily security-related operations through strong communication and customer service. In our agile, reliable, and innovative team, you will help to create a professional environment, put people first, and deliver with integrity through teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon12:00 PM - 08:00 PMTue12:00 PM - 08:00 PMWed12:00 PM - 08:00 PMThur12:00 PM - 08:00 PMFri12:00 PM - 08:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a busy educational location.
• Monitor access at the front desk by greeting students, staff, and visitors, verifying identification and/or credentials, and documenting guest entry according to site protocols.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with campus personnel and/or emergency contacts as needed.
• Answer questions, provide directions, and support front desk operations while reporting unusual activity and/or security-related concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• 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.

Closing

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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Requisition ID

2026-1612061