Security Officer Hospital Visitor Reception

Allied Universal; Village of New Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is a leading security and facility services company seeking a Security Officer for the Visitor Reception area of a hospital in North New Hyde Park, NY. You will welcome students, staff and visitors, verify access, and monitor front desk operations to ensure a safe, orderly environment.

The role emphasizes customer service, incident response, and collaboration with campus partners. You will handle logs, issue temporary credentials, and coordinate with security teams as needed;

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Minimum age: 18 for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required under federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• License may be required prior to employment.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Greet students, staff, visitors and verify access at the front desk.
• Monitor access points and security systems from the front desk.
• Respond to incidents calmly and notify appropriate responders.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs and issue temporary credentials.
• Coordinate with campus personnel as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Security procedures

Education

New York State Security Guard License

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 at the Visitor Reception area of a Hospital in North New Hyde Park, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a dynamic educational location, you will welcome students, staff, and visitors while maintaining a professional, customer-focused presence. You will monitor access, manage visitor interactions, respond to security-related concerns, and communicate clearly with campus partners. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon01:00 PM - 07:00 PMTue01:00 PM - 07:00 PMWed01:00 PM - 07:00 PMThur01:00 PM - 07:00 PMFri01:00 PM - 07:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and/or guests by carrying out site-specific procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an educational location.
• Maintain a professional front desk presence by greeting visitors, verifying access credentials, and directing individuals to appropriate campus offices or destinations.
• Monitor access points, visitor activity, and security-related systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity or concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs, issue temporary access credentials as authorized, and support communication between the front desk and campus personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• 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

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.