Security Officer Visitor Services

Allied Universal; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Full Time Visitor Services in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on welcoming visitors, controlling access, and ensuring safety at a financial institution location.

You will manage logs, verify IDs, and support site security procedures to deter incidents. The position emphasizes excellent customer service, clear communication, and teamwork within Allied Universal's client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, employees, and/or contractors while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies at a financial institution location.
• Staff the front desk, greet and screen visitors, verify identification, maintain visitor logs, and issue access credentials in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor entry activity, access control systems, alarms, cameras, and/or communication equipment; report irregularities and security-related concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following site-specific emergency response procedures.
• Maintain accurate daily activity reports, incident documentation, and front desk records while communicating professionally with client representatives and Allied Universal leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Access control

Visitor management

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

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 Visitor Services in Buffalo, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a financial institution location, you will be a welcoming, visible presence, supporting access control, visitor management, and security-related procedures. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while helping to deter incidents and maintaining awareness of activity at the entrance. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$20.22 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 03:00 PMThur07:00 AM - 03:00 PMFri07:00 AM - 03:00 PMSat07:00 AM - 03:00 PMSun07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, employees, and/or contractors while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies at a financial institution location.
• Staff the front desk, greet and screen visitors, verify identification, maintain visitor logs, and issue access credentials in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor entry activity, access control systems, alarms, cameras, and/or communication equipment; report irregularities and security-related concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following site-specific emergency response procedures.
• Maintain accurate daily activity reports, incident documentation, and front desk records while communicating professionally with client representatives and Allied Universal leadership.

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

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.

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.