Security Officer - Bank Location

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

As a Security Officer - Bank Location in Jersey City, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions and more .

As a Front Desk professional in a financial institution setting, you will be responsible for monitoring access and assisting visitors, helping to deter security-related incidents through your presence and attention to detail. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with staff and guests, and support a welcoming environment. Your role is key in upholding our values of reliability, teamwork, and integrity, while maintaining a caring and people-first approach at the location.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Responsibilities:

Greet and assist visitors, clients, and employees at the front desk, providing a professional and welcoming presence.
• Carry out security procedures and site-specific policies relevant to financial institution locations.
• Monitor access to the premises, verifying identification and managing visitor logs as required.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols.
• Communicate with building management and emergency services when appropriate.
• Assist in the implementation of emergency response activities, such as evacuations or lockdowns, as directed.
• Maintain detailed records of security-related incidents and daily activities at the front desk.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have at least 1 year of security experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• New Jersey Security Professional Guard Card is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A valid guard card or security 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, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• 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.

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more...

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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.