Security Officer Reception Desk

Allied Universal; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools usage

Career growth opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer Reception Desk in Atlantic City, NJ. This part-time role focuses on welcoming residents and visitors, managing access, and responding to alarms while delivering excellent customer service.

You will monitor entry points and security systems, document activity, and coordinate with site teams to deter incidents.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screening required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and vendors per site procedures.
• Greet and direct visitors, verify access, and document activity per site policies.
• Monitor entry points, cameras, and alarms; report issues to appropriate personnel.
• Respond calmly to incidents and emergencies; contact emergency services as needed.
• Maintain daily activity reports and incident documentation; support a welcoming environment.

Skills

Customer service

Alarm panel

Access control badge

Lifting 20+ lbs

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Guard card / license

Driver's license (if applicable)

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Reception Desk in Atlantic City, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, 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 Officer at a residential location, you will welcome residents and visitors, manage access, respond to alarms and security-related concerns, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Your visible presence will help to deter incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Sun: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control practices, and appropriate emergency response activities at a residential location.
• Maintain a professional front-desk presence, greet and direct visitors, verify access authorization, and document visitor, vendor, and delivery activity in accordance with site policies.
• Monitor entry points, cameras, alarms, and other security-related systems from the front desk, reporting unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, contacting emergency services and/or site representatives as directed by established procedures.
• Maintain accurate daily activity reports, incident documentation, and other required records while supporting a welcoming residential environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds 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.

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.