Security Officer Full Time Front Desk

Allied Universal; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access to shifts

Career growth opportunities

Retirement and health benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer – Front Desk Visitor Management in Jersey City, NJ. You will welcome visitors, support access control, and maintain a professional, secure environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring entry activity, responding to incidents, and documenting security observations while delivering excellent customer service in a dynamic financial-institution setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of security-related experience (law enforcement, military police, or security) required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service at the front desk for clients, visitors, and employees.
• Monitor access, verify visitor credentials, maintain visitor logs, and direct guests per procedures.
• Respond to incidents and alarms calmly, following emergency protocols.
• Communicate professionally with staff, visitors, and first responders; escalate concerns as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of visitor activity and security observations.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Visitor management

Incident response

Communication

Documentation

Education

3+ years security experience

High school diploma

Tools

Computer or tablet

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 Full Time Front Desk Visitor Management in Jersey City, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a financial institution, you will be the welcoming presence for visitors and employees, supporting access control, monitoring entry activity, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while helping to maintain a professional environment. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$21.52 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeWed06:00 AM - 02:00 PMThur06:00 AM - 02:00 PMFri06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide exceptional customer service to clients, visitors, and employees at a financial institution front desk while carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies.
• Monitor access to the location, verify visitor credentials, maintain visitor logs, and direct guests according to established procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following emergency response protocols as appropriate.
• Communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and first responders, escalating security-related concerns to site leadership and/or Allied Universal management.
• Maintain accurate documentation of visitor activity, incidents, and other security-related observations.

Minimum Requirements

• Have at least 3 years of security-related, law enforcement, military police, or military experience.
• Candidates who are comfortable using a computer or tablet are 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. 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.