Part-Time Front Desk Security Officer – Flexible Shifts & Growth

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Basic life, AD&D

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation after one year

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Enhanced Security Officer for a front desk role at a New York, NY site. The position offers reliable hours with anchor shifts and optional extra shifts through the scheduling platform.

Pay rate is $17.00 per hour, with a schedule from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Sundays and weekdays. This role emphasizes customer service, access control, incident response, and adherence to site-specific procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• State, county, or city-issued security license preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors while carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related protocols at a front desk location.
• Monitor access to the facility, verify visitor credentials, issue visitor passes as directed, and maintain accurate entry and departure records.
• Receive and direct guests, answer phones, provide basic location information, and communicate professionally with campus personnel and visitors.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
• Monitor front desk activity and report unusual activity, access concerns, maintenance issues, and security-related incidents to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Observation skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Security license preferred

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Enhanced Security Officer for a front desk role at a New York, NY site. The position offers reliable hours with anchor shifts and optional extra shifts through the scheduling platform.

Pay rate is $17.00 per hour, with a schedule from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Sundays and weekdays. This role emphasizes customer service, access control, incident response, and adherence to site-specific procedures.