Security Officer Front Desk Security

Allied Universal; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal in Wall Township, NJ is seeking a Security Officer Front Desk Security. You will welcome visitors, manage access control, badge procedures, monitor entry activity, and support a professional, secure environment at a utilities location.

This full-time role requires at least two years in security, strong customer service, and the ability to handle incidents calmly. It offers a pension/benefits package and access to our smart tools that help you grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of security-related experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required as a condition of employment.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and vendors at a front desk location within a utilities environment.
• Monitor access to the facility by verifying visitor credentials, maintaining visitor logs, issuing temporary access materials, and directing guests according to established protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Communication

Security procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

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 Front Desk Security in Wall Township, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a utilities location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge procedures, monitor entry activity, and support a professional, secure environment. You will use strong customer service and communication skills to help address security-related concerns while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture with integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.63 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon04:00 PM - 12:00 AMTue04:00 PM - 12:00 AMWed04:00 PM - 12:00 AMThur04:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and vendors at a front desk location within a utilities environment while following site-specific policies and procedures.
• Monitor access to the facility by verifying visitor credentials, maintaining visitor logs, issuing temporary access materials, and directing guests according to established protocols.
• Receive and route incoming calls, assist with general inquiries, and communicate routine information to appropriate site personnel.
• Observe the lobby and entry area for unusual activity, report security-related concerns, and help to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate personnel and supporting emergency response activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least two years of security-related experience is required.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security 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 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.

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.