Security Officer Part Time Reception Security

Allied Universal; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 52,707,000 - 71,294,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Security Officer for a front desk role in Carteret, NJ. You will welcome visitors, control access, issue badges, and provide high-quality customer service in a technology-focused environment.

The position requires at least 2 years in security, a valid license/guard card if applicable, and a professional presence. This is a part-time role with flexible evening/night shifts and adherence to site procedures.

Qualifications

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• A guard card or applicable license is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Access control and 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors at a technology-focused location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Monitor front-desk access activity, verify visitor authorization, issue and collect credentials as directed, and maintain accurate visitor and access records.
• Receive and direct guests, deliveries, and service personnel in accordance with site procedures while maintaining a professional, courteous presence.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Monitor entry points and communications systems from the front desk, report unusual activity, and help to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge/ID issuance

Emergency response

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Badge management systems

CPR certification

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 Reception Security in Carteret, NJ, 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 Officer at a leading technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge procedures, and provide exceptional customer service. You will maintain a professional presence, respond to security-related concerns, and help support a welcoming environment through clear communication and integrity. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture delivers through teamwork.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $21.63 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue04:00 PM - 12:00 AMSat12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors at a technology-focused location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Monitor front-desk access activity, verify visitor authorization, issue and collect credentials as directed, and maintain accurate visitor and access records.
• Receive and direct guests, deliveries, and service personnel in accordance with site procedures while maintaining a professional, courteous presence.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Monitor entry points and communications systems from the front desk, report unusual activity, and help to deter unauthorized access.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• A guard card or applicable license is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Access control and 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.