Security Guard Part Time Front Desk - Residential Building

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift flexibility

Training & career growth

Retirement plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard Enhanced Part Time Front Desk in New York, NY. This role offers reliable hours with a fixed shift and opportunities to pick up additional shifts through our scheduling platform, helping you balance income with flexibility.

You will greet visitors, verify access, monitor security systems, and respond calmly to incidents while maintaining a professional lobby environment. Training and growth are supported.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Guard Card or license preferred.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and vendors at a commercial real estate location through site-specific procedures.
• Front desk management: greet visitors, verify access, issue credentials, maintain logs.
• Monitor access points, cameras, alarms, and other security systems; report issues per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a calm, professional manner following escalation protocols.
• Support lobby environment by giving directions and coordinating with building personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Guard Enhanced Part Time Front Desk Reception in New York, NY, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $18.18 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Fri 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and/or vendors at a commercial real estate location by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Manage the front desk by greeting visitors, verifying access authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining accurate visitor and delivery logs.
• Monitor access points, cameras, alarms, and other security-related systems, reporting unusual activity or maintenance concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, emergency situations, and tenant or visitor requests in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established escalation protocols.
• Support a professional lobby environment by providing directions, receiving communications, coordinating with building personnel, and documenting security-related activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Guard Card or license 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.

Licensed by the New York State Department of State

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.