Security Officer Full Time Front Desk Services

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 Full Time Front Desk Services in Somerville, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a residential community serving senior residents, you will be the welcoming first point of contact, manage visitor access, monitor entry activity, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism and care. You will provide exceptional customer service, clear communication, and a visible presence that helps support a comfortable environment. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.45 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Monitor access to the residential community from the front desk, greet and direct visitors, verify authorized entry, and maintain visitor records in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to resident concerns, incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders as directed.
• Monitor lobby activity, access points, cameras, and communication systems from the assigned station to help deter unauthorized activity and support a welcoming residential environment.
• Complete required reports, logs, and shift communications accurately, including documentation of incidents, visitor activity, and maintenance or access concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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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