Security Officer - Tech Media Front Desk Job at Allied Universal in Huntington
Allied Universal, Huntington, NY, US
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 - Tech Media Front Desk** in **Huntington, NY** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As a Front Desk Officer in a dynamic tech, media, and telecom location, you will be the first point of contact, providing exceptional customer service while supporting security-related procedures. You will help to deter incidents by maintaining a welcoming and professional presence, assisting visitors, and managing access. At Allied Universal, our agile and caring team values integrity, innovation, and teamwork-making this an exciting opportunity to make a difference every day.
- *Position Type: Full Time**
- *Pay Rate: $19.50 / Hour**
- *Job Schedule:**
- *Day** **Time**
- **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.
- Greet visitors, employees, and/or contractors in a professional manner while monitoring access to the location.
- Verify identification and credentials for all individuals entering the premises in accordance with site-specific policies.
- Monitor lobby and entry areas for suspicious activity and report any security-related concerns promptly to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following Allied Universal procedures and site-specific guidelines.
- Maintain detailed and accurate logs of daily activities, visitor check-ins, and/or security-related incidents.
- Assist with emergency response activities as needed, including following evacuation or lockdown procedures.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, visitors, and/or team members to provide information and guidance related to security-related matters.
- Experience using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Customer service 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.
- *Job ID:** 2025-1501141
- *Location:** United States-New York-Town of Huntington
- *Job Category:** Security Officer