As a **Security Officer Reception** in **Piscataway, NJ** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Security Officer at a dynamic education location, where you will welcome visitors, monitor access points, and support security-related operations through strong communication and customer service. In this visible role, you will help to deter incidents while reflecting our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity in a caring, people-first environment.

**Position Type: Full Time**

**Pay Rate: $18.72 / Hour**

**Job Schedule:**

**Day** **Time**

Tue06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Wed06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Sat12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

Sun12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

**What You'll Do:**

+ Provide customer service by greeting students, staff, faculty, visitors, and/or vendors at the front desk while following site-specific security-related procedures and visitor protocols.

+ Monitor access to the location by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials when appropriate, and documenting arrivals, departures, and/or deliveries in required logs.

+ Answer phones, assist with directions, and support front desk communication needs while helping to address questions, concerns, and/or routine requests in a professional manner.

+ Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate contacts and completing required reports.

+ Observe activity in the lobby and other assigned entry areas through in-person presence and/or camera systems, helping to identify unauthorized access attempts or policy concerns.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.

+ Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.

+ Be at least 21 years of age.

+ Access control and badge experience is preferred.

+ Comfort using a computer or tablet 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 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.

**Job ID:** 2026-1607360

**Location:** United States-New Jersey-Piscataway

**Job Category:** Security Officer