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 Lobby Ambassador in Wayne, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Professional in an education location, where you will welcome students, staff, and visitors, manage access control and badge activity, and support daily security-related operations through clear communication and strong customer service. This role offers the chance to make an impact in a people-first culture built on teamwork, integrity, and innovative service.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.21 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service at the front desk by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities within an educational location.
• Monitor access to the location by greeting visitors, verifying identification and/or credentials, issuing visitor passes when applicable, and documenting front desk activity.
• Respond to incidents, questions, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through proper communication channels when needed.
• Support students, faculty, staff, and visitors with directions, information, and front desk assistance while maintaining awareness of security-related concerns.
• Observe lobby and entry activity from the assigned front desk post and report unusual behavior, maintenance issues, and/or policy concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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.

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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