Security Officer Full Time Visitor Desk

Allied Universal; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access

Career growth

Medical benefits

Retirement plan and life insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer at the Visitor Desk in Weehawken, NJ. The role involves greeting guests, verifying IDs, controlling access, and maintaining a secure front desk environment within a commercial real estate setting.

You will monitor cameras and alarms, respond to incidents, and coordinate with management and emergency responders. A background check and drug screen are part of the hiring process, with venue-specific licensing possibly required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state/local laws.
• Age requirements: 18+ for unarmed, 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, and employees at a commercial real estate front desk by following site-specific policies and security-related procedures.
• Welcome visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor records.
• Monitor access points, alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems from the front desk, reporting irregularities to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, emergency situations, and customer concerns in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicate professionally with building management, tenants, vendors, and emergency responders while helping to maintain a professional lobby environment.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Security awareness

Cameras/alarms monitoring

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 Visitor Desk in Weehawken, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional in a commercial real estate location, you will create a welcoming presence while supporting access control, visitor management, and security-related communications. You will assist tenants and guests, monitor entry activity, respond to concerns, and help to deter incidents through a professional, visible presence. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, care, and integrity guide how we serve.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.45 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM


• Thur 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM


• Fri 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM


• Sun 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, and employees at a commercial real estate front desk by following site-specific policies and security-related procedures.


• Welcome visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor records.


• Monitor access points, alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems from the front desk, reporting irregularities to appropriate personnel.


• Respond to incidents, emergency situations, and customer concerns in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner in accordance with established procedures.


• Communicate professionally with building management, tenants, vendors, and emergency responders while helping to maintain a professional lobby environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.


• A Guard Card or license is preferred.


• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.


• Access control or badge experience is preferred.


• Customer service experience 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.

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.