As a Security Officer Reception in Piscataway, NJ , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Security Officer at a dynamic education location, where you will welcome visitors, monitor access points, and support security-related operations through strong communication and customer service. In this visible role, you will help to deter incidents while reflecting our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity in a caring, people-first environment.
Position Type:
Full Time Pay Rate:
$18.72 /
Hour Job Schedule:
Day Time Tue 06:00 AM
- 06:00 PM Wed 06:00 AM
- 06:00 PM Sat 12:00 AM
- 08:00 AM Sun 12:00 AM
- 08:00
AM What You'll Do:
Provide customer service by greeting students, staff, faculty, visitors, and/or vendors at the front desk while following site-specific security-related procedures and visitor protocols. Monitor access to the location by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials when appropriate, and documenting arrivals, departures, and/or deliveries in required logs. Answer phones, assist with directions, and support front desk communication needs while helping to address questions, concerns, and/or routine requests in a professional manner. Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate contacts and completing required reports. Observe activity in the lobby and other assigned entry areas through in-person presence and/or camera systems, helping to identify unauthorized access attempts or policy concerns.
Minimum Requirements:
Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience. Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client. Be at least 21 years of age. Access control and badge experience is preferred. Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.
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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.
