Security Officer Access Control

Allied Universal • City of Plattsburgh, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Part Time Access Control in Plattsburgh, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transportation, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. As an Access Control Officer at a transportation location, you will help maintain a welcoming, secure environment by monitoring access points, verifying credentials, managing visitor entry, and responding to security-related concerns. Your visible presence, clear communication, and customer-focused service will help deter incidents while supporting daily operations. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a transportation location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, maintain entry records, and report unauthorized access attempts or irregularities to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, business areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
• Assist with controlling vehicle and pedestrian access, directing visitors to designated areas, and documenting security-related incidents, observations, and daily activities.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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