Front Desk Security Officer - Real Estate Growth

Allied Universal; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access

Career growth

Medical benefits

Retirement plan and life insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer at the Visitor Desk in Weehawken, NJ. The role involves greeting guests, verifying IDs, controlling access, and maintaining a secure front desk environment within a commercial real estate setting.

You will monitor cameras and alarms, respond to incidents, and coordinate with management and emergency responders. A background check and drug screen are part of the hiring process, with venue-specific licensing possibly required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state/local laws.
• Age requirements: 18+ for unarmed, 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, and employees at a commercial real estate front desk by following site-specific policies and security-related procedures.
• Welcome visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor records.
• Monitor access points, alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems from the front desk, reporting irregularities to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, emergency situations, and customer concerns in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicate professionally with building management, tenants, vendors, and emergency responders while helping to maintain a professional lobby environment.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Security awareness

Cameras/alarms monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer at the Visitor Desk in Weehawken, NJ. The role involves greeting guests, verifying IDs, controlling access, and maintaining a secure front desk environment within a commercial real estate setting.

You will monitor cameras and alarms, respond to incidents, and coordinate with management and emergency responders. A background check and drug screen are part of the hiring process, with venue-specific licensing possibly required.