Security Officer Front Desk Services

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Front Desk Services in Schenectady, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional at a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will welcome visitors, manage access, monitor entry activity, and provide outstanding customer service. You will help maintain a professional, secure environment through clear communication, attention to detail, and a caring presence. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation help make a meaningful difference every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.69 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue04:00 PM - 12:30 AMWed04:30 PM - 12:30 AMThur04:30 PM - 12:30 AMSat03:30 PM - 12:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service at the front desk by greeting visitors, employees, contractors, and delivery personnel while following site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Manage visitor access by verifying identification, issuing credentials or visitor passes, maintaining visitor logs, and directing guests according to established protocols.
• Monitor access points, lobby activity, and available alarm or camera systems; report unusual activity and help to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents, service requests, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders when needed.
• Support a professional front-desk environment at a technology, media, and telecommunications location by answering phones, providing directions, and communicating security-related information to visitors and staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A guard card or license 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.

Closing

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1707705