Security Officer Full Time Front Desk

Allied Universal; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for a Full Time Front Desk position in Buffalo, NY. You will be the welcoming presence for employees, visitors, and customers at a financial institution, manage access, screen visitors, verify identifications, and help direct individuals to appropriate areas.

Join Allied Universal's culture of teamwork, integrity, and service. The role includes shift coverage Mon–Sun 07:00 AM–03:00 PM with a pay rate of $20.22 per hour; a background check and drug

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background check and drug screen are required by law and policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff at the front desk of a financial institution following site procedures.
• Monitor entry activity, greet and screen visitors, verify IDs and appointments, and direct people as needed.
• Maintain visitor logs and credentials; report access concerns to site contacts.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and emergencies per procedures.
• Support a professional front-desk environment by handling phones and security reports.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Access control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

As a Security Officer Full Time Front Desk in Buffalo, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional in a financial institution, you will be a welcoming, visible presence for employees, visitors, and customers. You will manage access, monitor entry activity, respond to security-related concerns, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture supports teamwork and integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.22 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Thur: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Fri: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Sat: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Sun: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or vendors at the front desk of a financial institution by following site-specific procedures and access-control requirements.
• Monitor entry activity, greet and screen visitors, verify identification and appointments as required, and direct individuals to appropriate areas.
• Maintain visitor logs, issue and retrieve visitor credentials, and communicate access concerns or unusual activity to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
• Support a professional front-desk environment by answering phones, providing general information, and completing required security-related reports and documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• 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

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.