Security Officer Visitor Check In

Allied Universal; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Security Officer Visitor Check In to welcome visitors, verify IDs, issue credentials, and manage access at a government location.

You will deliver professional customer service, observe activity, monitor logs, and respond calmly to incidents following established emergency procedures while maintaining a visible security presence.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of security-related experience.
• 18+ years for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors at a government front desk and verify identification and appointments.
• Issue visitor credentials and direct visitors to appropriate offices.
• Monitor entry activity and maintain visitor logs; communicate access concerns to site contacts.

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.

As a Security Officer Visitor Check In in Ithaca, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a government location, you will welcome visitors, manage access, observe activity, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while maintaining a visible presence that helps to deter incidents. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.27 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
• Tue: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
• Wed: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
• Thur: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
• Fri: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and members of the public at a government office front desk by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Greet visitors, verify identification and appointments as applicable, issue visitor credentials, and direct individuals to appropriate offices or services.
• Monitor entry activity, maintain visitor and incident logs, and communicate access concerns or unusual activity to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures.
• Answer phones, provide general directions and information, and maintain a professional front-desk presence that helps to deter unauthorized access.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 6 months of security-related experience.
• 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 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.

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.