Security Officer Reception Part Time

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 Reception Coordinator in Carteret, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic technology location as a Front Desk Officer, where you will greet visitors, manage access, monitor activity, and support daily security-related operations with professionalism and care. This role offers the chance to deliver outstanding customer service, maintain strong communication, and help to deter incidents through a visible, welcoming presence. Guided by teamwork, integrity, and innovation, you will play an important part in the guest experience.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $21.63 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed04:00 PM - 12:00 AMThur04:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and/or employees at the front desk by following site-specific procedures and supporting security-related protocols for a technology-focused location.
• Monitor lobby and reception activity, verify visitor credentials, issue access badges, and/or maintain visitor logs in accordance with site guidelines.
• Answer questions, direct guests to appropriate destinations, and/or communicate with onsite contacts regarding arrivals, deliveries, and scheduled appointments.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating emergency response procedures when appropriate.
• Support access control and front desk operations by observing entry points, reporting maintenance or policy concerns, and helping to deter unauthorized access through consistent adherence to post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two or more years of security-related experience is required.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card and/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 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.

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

2026-1617671