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 - Academic Entry Desk in Wayne, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at an education location, you will be the first point of contact, welcoming visitors and assisting with access control. You will help to deter security-related incidents by maintaining a visible presence and monitoring entry points. Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills are essential as you support a secure environment. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, reliability, and a caring culture create opportunities to make a positive impact every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.21 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide exceptional customer service to all individuals entering or exiting the location by following established security-related procedures and site-specific policies.
• Monitor the front desk area, greeting visitors, verifying identification as needed, and assisting with access control to help to deter unauthorized entry.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations at the front desk in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of daily activities, visitor logs, and incident reports according to Allied Universal guidelines.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and/or visitors, providing information and directions as needed.
• Assist with emergency response activities at the front desk, following protocols and cooperating with campus personnel and/or local authorities as required.
• Support a welcoming environment while remaining alert to security-related concerns specific to an educational setting.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience with access control or badge systems is preferred.
• Comfortable 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.

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.

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