Security Guard - Bank Lobby Monitor

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 Guard - Bank Lobby Monitor in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal at a premier financial institution location as a Front Desk Officer, serving as the welcoming first point of contact for employees and visitors. You will manage access requests, support badge and visitor processes, monitor activity from a stationary post, and document security-related observations with clear communication. Bring a people-first mindset as you deliver reliable service through teamwork, integrity, and an agile, innovative approach.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Staff the front desk post, greet and direct visitors, employees, and vendors, and provide general information while maintaining a professional presence.
• Verify identity and access permissions using approved methods such as identification checks, visitor logs, and access lists, and issue visitor badges and/or temporary credentials per site policy.
• Monitor lobby and reception areas for unusual activity and notify appropriate personnel of security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications, documenting details, and coordinating with on-site leadership.
• Operate and monitor access control systems, intercoms, telephones, and security-related communications equipment as assigned.
• Enforce site-specific sign-in and sign-out procedures for guests, contractors, and deliveries, and route packages and deliveries according to location protocols.
• Maintain complete and accurate reports, including incident reports, visitor records, and shift activity logs, and communicate relevant information during post turnover.
• Support emergency procedures such as evacuation, medical response, and fire alarm response by following post orders and providing directions to occupants and first responders as needed.
• Assist Allied Universal leadership and client representatives with administrative security-related tasks, including answering inquiries and relaying time-sensitive messages.

Minimum Requirements:

• - CPR certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• - Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• - Customer service experience is preferred.
• - Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• - 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.
• 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.

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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