Security Officer Reception Access Control

Alliedbarton Security Services; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

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Benefits package

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal® in Weehawken, NJ is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Reception Access Control to greet visitors, manage access, and provide exceptional customer service at a premier commercial real estate location.

As a Front Desk professional, you will monitor lobby activity, operate access systems, support badge procedures, and coordinate with tenants and staff while upholding safety and service standards.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid experience preferred.
• Access control/badge experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Guard card/license preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted.
• Licensing requirements subject to state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, employees, and vendors at a commercial real estate front desk by carrying out site-specific security procedures.
• Greet and screen visitors, verify appointments and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain logs.
• Monitor lobby activity, access control systems, cameras, alarms, and communication equipment; report unusual activity per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies calmly, coordinating with building management and responders as needed.
• Assist with front desk administrative duties, including answering phones, directing guests, receiving deliveries, and providing information about access and amenities.

Skills

Customer service

CPR/First Aid

Access control

Guard card license

Computer/Tablet

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 Full Time Reception Access Control 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 at a premier commercial real estate location, you will welcome visitors, manage access control, support badge procedures, and provide outstanding customer service. You will maintain a professional, visible presence while helping to deter security-related incidents and communicating clearly with tenants, guests, and staff. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.45 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon12:00 AM - 08:00 AMWed12:00 AM - 08:00 AMThur12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSun12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide exceptional customer service to tenants, visitors, employees, and vendors at a commercial real estate front desk by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Greet and screen visitors, verify appointments and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor logs.
• Monitor lobby activity, access control systems, cameras, alarms, and communication equipment; report unusual activity or security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, requests for assistance, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with building management and emergency responders as appropriate.
• Assist with front desk administrative duties, including answering phones, directing guests, receiving deliveries, and providing clear information about building access and amenities.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid experience is preferred.
• Access control/badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Comfortability using a computer or tablet 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.mdi nude text
• 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.

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.