Security Officer - Front Desk

Alliedbarton Security Services; Town of Somers (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading security services company as a Security Officer at the front desk in Katonah, NY. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, ensuring a secure and welcoming environment. Responsibilities include monitoring access, assisting guests, and providing exceptional customer service. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k plans

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• New York Security Guard Card is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, tenants, and vendors at the front desk.
• Monitor access to the building, verifying identification and credentials.
• Respond to security-related incidents at the front desk.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description

As a Security Officer - Front Desk in Katonah, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate and more .

As a Front Desk professional in a commercial real estate location, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and tenants, maintaining a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. Your responsibilities include monitoring entry points, assisting guests, and providing clear communication and exceptional customer service. You will work collaboratively with your team, demonstrating reliability and integrity while adapting to the needs of the environment. Your role supports a people-first culture, contributing to a welcoming and secure atmosphere for everyone in the building.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMWed11:00 PM - 07:00 AMThur11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors, tenants, and vendors at the front desk in a professional manner.
• Monitor access to the building, verifying identification and credentials as required by site-specific policies.
• Respond to security-related incidents and critical situations at the front desk in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Maintain detailed logs and reports of daily activities and any incidents that occur at the front desk.
• Communicate with building management and emergency services when appropriate, following established procedures.
• Support customer service needs by addressing inquiries and providing information about the location as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• New York Security Guard Card is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• 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.

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more...

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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2025-1379781