Security Officer - Campus Rover Patrol
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Campus Rover Patrol in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a leading education location, you will monitor and patrol buildings and grounds, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents. You will assist students, faculty, staff, and visitors with directions and service-minded communication, document observations, and escalate concerns promptly. Join Allied Universal, where we are agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture that puts people first and delivers through teamwork and 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 students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Conduct regular and random foot patrols of academic buildings, residence halls exteriors, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter walkways; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
- Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry by observing activity, checking credentials when required, and/or directing visitors to the proper entry and check-in areas.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, disturbances, medical calls, and/or suspicious activity, and request additional resources when needed.
- Observe and report conditions that may impact operations, including unsecured doors, broken lights, and/or unusual behavior; document findings per site procedure.
- Complete required reports and logs in a timely manner, including incident reports, patrol activity reports, and/or daily shift summaries.
- Provide directions and general assistance, support event foot traffic flow when assigned, and coordinate with site representatives on special instructions for campus activities.
- Use site communication tools such as radio and/or phone to maintain situational awareness and coordinate responses with Allied Universal leadership and local partners as directed.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
