Front Desk Security Specialist: Visitor Access & Safety

OceanFirst Bank; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee perks & discount programs

Tuition assistance

Incentive compensation program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

OceanFirst Bank is seeking a Security Specialist to provide post-based security at the headquarters front desk. You will manage access, greet visitors, log activities, and monitor lobby security systems to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and facilities.

The role emphasizes escalation protocols, incident documentation, and collaboration with senior security personnel. An associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with flexibility for in-person work at the bank’s New York

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Preferred: former accredited law enforcement officer in a patrol/public-facing role.
• Strong administrative and documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Staff the front desk security post during assigned shifts.
• Control and monitor building access for authorized personnel and vendors.
• Greet, log, and credential visitors per procedures.
• Monitor lobby activity and report suspicious behavior.
• Observe security cameras and access-control systems.
• Conduct routine lobby checks for safety concerns.
• Remain alert and attentive on post at all times.
• Respond to routine security incidents per procedures.
• Notify senior security staff of escalations as needed.
• Document incidents and visitor activity in logs.
• Assist with emergencies following established protocols.

Skills

Situational awareness

Access-control practices

Incident response

Customer-service mindset

Administrative accuracy

Policy compliance

Confidential information handling

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent work experience

Former accredited law enforcement officer (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OceanFirst Bank is seeking a Security Specialist to provide post-based security at the headquarters front desk. You will manage access, greet visitors, log activities, and monitor lobby security systems to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and facilities.

The role emphasizes escalation protocols, incident documentation, and collaboration with senior security personnel. An associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred, with flexibility for in-person work at the bank’s New York