Security Officer Armed Front Desk Services

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 Armed Front Desk Services in Utica, NY
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Armed Front Desk Officer at a financial institution, you will serve as a welcoming, professional presence while monitoring access, greeting visitors, verifying credentials, and reporting security-related concerns. You will help maintain a secure environment through exceptional customer service, clear communication, and integrity.

Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture and teamwork put people first.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.45 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon
09:00 AM - 04:00 PMTue
09:00 AM - 04:00 PMWed
09:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur
09:00 AM - 05:00 PMFri
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide courteous customer service to visitors, employees, and/or vendors at the front desk of a financial institution by following site-specific procedures and access protocols.
• Monitor visitor activity, verify identification as required, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor logs and records.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, greet guests professionally, and communicate visitor arrivals to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency services according to site procedures.
• Monitor access points and report unusual activity, policy concerns, or facility issues to site leadership and/or Allied Universal management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry‑specific security training programs.
• 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: