Security Officer - Academic Institution

Alliedbarton Security Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,482,000 - 59,926,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer for an academic institution. You will greet students, faculty, staff, and visitors, monitor access, verify credentials, and respond to security concerns with a professional, friendly presence.

This full-time front desk role offers a daytime schedule, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth within a nationwide team that values integrity, service, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed 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.
• 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 at a front desk within an educational setting by greeting students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors and directing them according to site-specific procedures.
• Monitor access to the location, verify visitor credentials as required, maintain visitor logs, and communicate access concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response activities.
• Observe front desk and lobby activity, report suspicious or unauthorized activity, and help to deter unauthorized access through a professional presence.
• Provide clear information regarding building entry procedures, campus resources, and scheduled events while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Job description

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 - Academic Institution, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a higher education location, you will be the welcoming presence for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. You will monitor access, verify credentials, maintain awareness of security-related activity, respond to concerns, and provide exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.80 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon06:30 AM - 02:30 PMTue06:30 AM - 02:30 PMWed06:30 AM - 02:30 PMThur06:30 AM - 02:30 PMFri06:30 AM - 02:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service at a front desk within an educational setting by greeting students, faculty, staff, visitors, and vendors and directing them according to site-specific procedures.
• Monitor access to the location, verify visitor credentials as required, maintain visitor logs, and communicate access concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response activities.
• Observe front desk and lobby activity, report suspicious or unauthorized activity, and help to deter unauthorized access through a professional presence.
• Provide clear information regarding building entry procedures, campus resources, and scheduled events while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

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.

Licensed by the New York State Department of State

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.