Security Officer Reception Access Control

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

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Front Desk Security Officer in Schenectady, NY. This part-time role involves greeting visitors, controlling access, badge processing, and maintaining a secure, professional lobby environment at a technology, media, and telecom site.

You will support a welcoming atmosphere, provide exceptional customer service, and follow site-specific policies. Shift opportunities are posted on the Claim a Shift platform and compensation starts at $20.69 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Guard Card or license preferred.
• Experience using computers or tablets is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Applicants may be subject to background checks and drug screening as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at a front desk for a technology, media and telecom location.
• Verify credentials, issue visitor badges, and maintain visitor records.
• Manage visitor inquiries and direct guests per site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies in a calm, professional manner.
• Maintain awareness of lobby activity to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

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 Reception Access in Schenectady, 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 Officer at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badge processes, monitor entry activity, and provide exceptional customer service. You will help maintain a professional, secure environment through clear communication and attention to detail. Join Allied Universal's agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.69 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed04:30 PM - 12:30 AMThur04:30 PM - 12:30 AM

What You\'ll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and guests at a front desk within a technology, media, and telecommunications location.
• Monitor access to the facility by verifying credentials, issuing visitor badges, maintaining visitor records, and directing guests according to site-specific policies.
• Carry out security-related procedures, including receiving deliveries, managing visitor inquiries, and reporting access concerns or unusual activity to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner and follow emergency response procedures when appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of lobby and entry activity to help deter unauthorized access and support a professional, welcoming environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Guard Card or license is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge 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 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.