Security Guard Armed Transportation Port

Allied Universal • New York, NY

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time armed security guard for an assigned site at ferry terminals, vessels, and adjacent facilities in Staten Island, New York. The role provides a designated weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment. In addition to that fixed shift, employees may claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week and the option to scale back. The listed pay rate is $33.70 per hour. The posted schedule is Saturday, 8:15 AM–4:45 PM.

The guard provides customer service while following site-specific security procedures, conducts armed patrols, monitors access, reports concerns, responds to incidents, and completes required reports. Employees must maintain authorized equipment in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, company policies, and site procedures. Employment is conditional on background investigation and drug screening to the extent permitted by law, and participation in industry-specific security training programs.

Requirements

• Possess a valid concealed carry weapons permit.
• Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
• Possess a valid law enforcement officer license.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to passengers, employees, contractors, and visitors while following site-specific procedures and security policies at ferry terminals, vessels, and adjacent facilities.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of terminals, docks, boarding areas, parking areas, perimeter locations, and other assigned public transportation property.
• Monitor access points and screen or verify authorized access as assigned.
• Report suspicious persons, unattended items, hazardous conditions, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond calmly and use problem-solving skills during incidents, alarms, medical events, and other critical situations; communicate with dispatch, site management, and emergency responders as needed.
• Carry and maintain authorized equipment in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, company policies, and site procedures.
• Complete accurate activity and incident reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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