Security Officer Reception

As a Security Officer Reception in Piscataway, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Security Officer at a dynamic education location, where you will welcome visitors, monitor access points, and support security-related operations through strong communication and customer service. In this visible role, you will help to deter incidents while reflecting our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity in a caring, people-first environment.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.72 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Tue
06:00 AM - 06:00 PMWed
06:00 AM - 06:00 PMSat
12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSun
12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

* Provide customer service by greeting students, staff, faculty, visitors, and/or vendors at the front desk while following site-specific security-related procedures and visitor protocols.

* Monitor access to the location by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials when appropriate, and documenting arrivals, departures, and/or deliveries in required logs.

* Answer phones, assist with directions, and support front desk communication needs while helping to address questions, concerns, and/or routine requests in a professional manner.

* Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate contacts and completing required reports.

* Observe activity in the lobby and other assigned entry areas through in-person presence and/or camera systems, helping to identify unauthorized access attempts or policy concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

* Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.

* Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.

* Be at least 21 years of age.

* Access control and badge experience is preferred.

* Comfort using a computer or tablet 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 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.