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Security Officer Front Desk

Allied Universal
South Glens Falls, NY, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2026
💰 $34,620/yr

About the role

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 Front Desk in South Glens Falls, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location as a Front Desk professional, where you will greet visitors, manage access, support badge and sign-in procedures, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. This role offers the chance to be a trusted first point of contact while delivering outstanding service through teamwork, integrity, and a people-first approach in a fast-paced environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.31 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon04:00 PM - 12:00 AMSat08:00 AM - 08:00 PMSun08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

What You'll Do:

  • Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a front desk post in a manufacturing and industrial location.
  • Greet employees, visitors, and vendors, verify identification and authorization, and help manage access to the facility in accordance with site protocols.
  • Monitor the front desk area, visitor logs, phones, and/or entry activity, and report unusual, suspicious, or policy-related concerns to site leadership in a calm, problem-solving manner.
  • Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations from the front desk with professionalism, clear communication, and attention to established procedures.
  • Support day-to-day front desk operations by documenting activity, issuing visitor credentials, answering questions, and helping to deter unauthorized access through consistent screening practices.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1596391

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