Custom Protection Officer - Tourist Attraction

Allied Universal • New York, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring Custom Protection Officers to oversee a tourist attraction in the Hudson Yards area of Manhattan. The role involves interacting daily with the general public, the client, and site staff while providing customer service and carrying out safety and security procedures. Officers conduct patrols, watch for security concerns or safety hazards, respond to incidents, and take appropriate emergency actions. Positions are part-time, with morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts available. Candidates should be flexible Monday through Sunday. The hourly pay rate is $26.88.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Meet at least one of the listed qualification pathways: military service in a law-enforcement- or security-related occupational specialty or a support role in a combat zone; graduation from a certified public safety academy or verified work experience in law enforcement, adult corrections, or firefighting; a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or criminal-justice-related studies; at least eight years of service in any military branch; or an associate’s degree (or 60 credits) or higher in law enforcement or criminal justice with current or prior active military service.
• Have at least four years of military or law enforcement experience, or a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
• Submit to a background investigation, as a condition of employment.
• Submit to a drug screen, as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• Have a valid driver’s license for driving positions only.
• Be flexible to work Monday through Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in case of fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.
• Provide customer service by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.
• Interact with the general public, client, and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED