Security Officer Lobby Security

Allied Universal; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Part Time Lobby Security Officer in Albany, NY. You will greet visitors, verify IDs, issue credentials, and manage access procedures at a front desk within a technology, media, and telecommunications location.

You will handle calls, visitor logs, and communications with site personnel while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor and delivering exceptional customer service. This role emphasizes security and client service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, employees, vendors, and/or contractors at a front desk within a technology, media, and telecommunications location.
• Monitor access to the facility by greeting guests, verifying identification and/or appointments, issuing visitor credentials, and following site-specific access procedures.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, manage visitor logs, and communicate professionally with site personnel regarding arrivals, deliveries, and security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific policies and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain awareness of activity at the front desk and entry areas, report unusual conditions or security-related concerns, and help to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Access control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 Part Time Lobby Security in Albany, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will be a welcoming presence for visitors and employees while supporting access-control procedures, monitoring activity, and responding to security-related concerns. Deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication in a professional environment. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.69 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat02:30 PM - 11:30 PMSun02:30 PM - 11:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, employees, vendors, and/or contractors at a front desk within a technology, media, and telecommunications location.
• Monitor access to the facility by greeting guests, verifying identification and/or appointments, issuing visitor credentials, and following site-specific access procedures.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, manage visitor logs, and communicate professionally with site personnel regarding arrivals, deliveries, and security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific policies and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain awareness of activity at the front desk and entry areas, report unusual conditions or security-related concerns, and help to deter unauthorized access.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.

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.