Security Specialist

OceanFirst Bank; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee perks & discount programs

Tuition assistance

Incentive compensation program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

OceanFirst Bank is seeking a Security Specialist to provide post-based security coverage at the headquarters front desk. You will manage access control, greet visitors, log activity, and monitor cameras to support the safety of employees, customers, and facilities.

Role requires alertness, adherence to procedures, and effective communication with facilities and management. Training and protocols will guide incident response and escalation as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven security operations knowledge and sound judgment.
• Proven incident response capability including calm decision-making during events.
• Front-desk and phone professionalism: greet, assist visitors, screen/direct calls.

Responsibilities

• Staff the front desk security post at Bank headquarters during assigned shifts.
• Control and monitor building access for authorized personnel, visitors, and vendors.
• Greet, log, and issue credentials to visitors per procedures.
• Monitor lobby activity and address suspicious or unsafe behavior.
• Observe security cameras, alarms, and access-control systems.
• Conduct routine visual checks of lobby and adjacent areas.
• Remain alert and attentive while on post.
• Respond to routine security incidents per procedures.
• Notify senior staff or management of incidents requiring escalation.
• Document incidents, visitor activity, and security events in logs.

Skills

Security operations knowledge

Incident response

Customer service mindset

Log/documentation

Microsoft Office

Tools

Access-control systems

Security monitoring tools

Job description

At OceanFirst Bank, each one of our employees plays an important role in delivering value to our customers and executing daily tasks in accordance with our core values. We recognize that our employees are essential to our success, making OceanFirst a great place to work and do business.

Great benefits include: employee perks & discount programs, tuition assistance, incentive compensation program, professional development opportunities, and more!

The Security Specialist is responsible for providing post‑based security coverage at the Bank's headquarters front desk. This role focuses on access control, visitor management, observation, and incident reporting to support the safety of employees, customers, visitors, and Bank facilities.

What You Will Do List

• Staff the front desk security post at Bank headquarters during assigned shifts.
• Control and monitor building access, ensuring only authorized employees, visitors, and vendors enter secured areas.
• Greet, log, and issue credentials to visitors in accordance with Bank visitor‑management procedures.
• Monitor lobby activity and immediately address or escalation suspicious, unsafe, or unauthorized behavior.
• Observe security cameras, alarm panels, and access‑control systems as assigned.
• Conduct routine visual checks of the lobby and adjacent areas to identify potential safety or security concerns.
• Remain alert and attentive at all times while on post.
• Respond to routine security incidents in accordance with established procedures and training.
• Promptly notify senior security staff, facilities, or management of incidents requiring escalation.
• Accurately document incidents, visitor activity, and security events in logs or reports as required.
• Assist with emergency situations (e.g., medical events, evacuations) by following established protocols and directions from senior security personnel or emergency responders.

What We Expect Of You

• Proven security operations knowledge and sound judgment, including situational awareness, threat identification, access‑control practices, and appropriate escalation per policy.
• Proven incident response capability, including calm decision‑making during fire/medical/security events, de‑escalation, timely communication, and coordination/notification.
• Front‑desk and phone professionalism: ability to greet and assist visitors, screen/direct calls, and represent the company with discretion and a customer‑service mindset.
• Administrative accuracy and technology proficiency, including Microsoft Office and the ability to maintain clear, complete logs/records (visitors, calls, incidents, mail/packages) and follow through on requests.
• Consistent adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to appropriately handle, maintain, and report on confidential information.