**Security Training and Reception Specialist - Midtown Manhattan** **Pay Rate:** **$30.60 per hour** **Employment Type:** Full-Time **Position Overview** We are seeking a polished, professional, and service-driven **Security Training and Reception Specialist** to serve as the first point of contact at a high-profile location. This role blends front-desk reception, customer engagement, access control, and training support, making it ideal for candidates with backgrounds in **executive administration, reception, hospitality, or sales** . Top-performing individuals in this role have not necessarily come from traditional security backgrounds. Many have excelled due to their professionalism, communication skills, and customer-focused approach. Comprehensive training will be provided. **Key Responsibilities** + Serve as the primary reception point, greeting visitors and employees with professionalism and discretion + Manage access control systems, visitor check-ins, and badge coordination + Provide exceptional customer service in person, via phone, and through email communication + Support onboarding and training-related activities, including documentation and coordination + Maintain accurate logs, reports, and front-desk records + Conduct standing or mobile patrols as required during assigned shifts + Respond professionally to routine and non-routine situations while maintaining a calm demeanor + Uphold site policies, safety procedures, and security protocols **Qualifications & Preferred Experience** + **2+ years of security experience preferred** , ideally in a corporate or professional setting + **CPR certification required** + **F-01 Fire Guard certification preferred** + Strong customer service and interpersonal skills + Computer literate with the ability to learn access control and reporting systems + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Ability to stand and/or patrol for **8–10 hours per shift** + Professional appearance, reliability, and strong attention to detail _Candidates with administrative, executive support, hospitality, or client-facing experience are strongly encouraged to apply, even without prior security experience._ **Schedule Options** Candidates must be able to commit to **one** of the following schedules: **Schedule 1:** + Monday – Wednesday + 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM **Schedule 2:** + Thursday & Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM + Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Why This Role?** + Competitive hourly wage of **$30.60/hr** + Consistent, predictable schedules + Professional, corporate-style environment + Opportunity to leverage administrative and customer service skills in a specialized role \#Triborough Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team. Benefits include: + Retirement plan + Employer-provided medical and dental coverage + Company-paid life insurance + Voluntary life and disability insurance + Employee assistance plan + Securitas Saves discount program + Paid holidays + Paid time away from work Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply. Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.