Security Officer Residential Building Part Time Reception Desk

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, is hiring a part-time Security Officer – Enhanced at a residential building in Flushing, NY. The role offers flexible hours, a base fixed shift, and opportunities to pick additional shifts to boost earnings while gaining hands-on security experience.

Responsibilities include front-desk duties, customer service, access control, incident response, and reporting to site leadership.

Qualifications

• 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Guard card or license is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check will be conducted as required by law.
• Drug screening may be required.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and carry out security-related procedures.
• Staff the front desk, greet residents, visitors, and vendors, and maintain a professional presence.
• Monitor access, verify visitor authorization, and maintain logs.
• Respond to incidents calmly and notify appropriate personnel or emergency services.
• Document and report security-related concerns to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Life doesn't follow a fixed schedule. That's why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Residential Building Part Time Reception Desk in Flushing, NY, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $19.50 - $20.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment ("Anchor Shifts"): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick‑up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part‑time hours this week and full‑time the next. It's all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part‑time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build‑up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Staff the front desk, greet residents, visitors, and vendors, and maintain a professional, welcoming presence.
• Monitor access to the location, verify visitor authorization in accordance with site procedures, and maintain accurate visitor and package logs.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency services as directed by site procedures.
• Monitor front‑desk communications, receive calls and requests, and document and report security‑related concerns to site leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security‑related experience.
• A guard card or license 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

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.