Security Officer Full Time Reception

Alliedbarton Security Services; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Reception Operations in Somerville, NJ. The role focuses on a welcoming front-desk presence, monitoring access, and assisting residents and visitors in a residential senior living environment.

You will perform security-related procedures, respond to incidents, and coordinate with site personnel to maintain a safe community. This position offers full-time hours and an hourly pay rate of $16.45.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check will be conducted in compliance with laws.
• Criminal histories considered in line with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and vendors while following site procedures.
• Monitor front desk, greet visitors, verify authorization, maintain visitor records, and direct guests per procedures.
• Respond to incidents and resident concerns calmly and escalate when needed.
• Monitor front-desk communications, cameras, alarms, and access-control systems and report anomalies.
• Maintain daily activity reports and incident documentation in a residential senior housing environment.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk presence

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access-control systems

Cameras

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 Reception Operations in Somerville, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a residential senior living location, you will provide a welcoming, professional presence while monitoring entry activity, assisting residents and visitors, responding to security-related concerns, and communicating clearly with site personnel. Join Allied Universal’s caring, people-first culture, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation support meaningful service every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.45 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and vendors while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access at the front desk, greet visitors, verify authorization, maintain visitor records, and direct guests in accordance with property procedures.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating matters to appropriate personnel when needed.
• Monitor front-desk communications, cameras, alarms, and access-control systems, reporting unusual activity or maintenance concerns according to site procedures.
• Maintain accurate daily activity reports and incident documentation while providing courteous assistance in a residential senior housing environment.

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.

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.

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