Security Officer Part Time Desk Associate
Allied UniversalAbout the role
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 Part Time Desk Associate in Jersey City, NJ, 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 at a premier financial institution location, you will be the first point of contact, welcoming visitors, managing access, and supporting security-related protocols with professionalism and care. This role offers the chance to deliver exceptional customer service, strong communication, and a people-first approach while working with a team that values being agile, reliable, innovative, and always acting with integrity.
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $22.25 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeSat08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSun08:00 AM - 04:00 PMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
- Monitor front desk activity, greet arriving guests, verify identification and/or visitor records, and help control access in accordance with site protocols.
- Respond to incidents, questions, and/or unusual situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate relevant details to site contacts and/or emergency personnel when needed.
- Answer phones, manage visitor sign-in processes, issue temporary access credentials when authorized, and maintain accurate front desk logs and/or reports.
- Observe activity in the lobby and adjacent reception areas, report suspicious behavior and/or policy concerns, and help to deter unauthorized access through attentive front desk presence.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Comfortable use of a computer or tablet is preferred.
- A guard card and/or license 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.
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: www.aus.com.
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