Security Officer Educational Facility Access Control
About The Position
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. As a Security Officer Educational Facility Access Control in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As a Front Desk Security Officer at a dynamic educational location, you will greet students, faculty, staff, and visitors while supporting access control and responding to security-related concerns. Your professional presence, communication skills, and New York State Security Guard License will help create a welcoming environment and help deter incidents. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where caring for people, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.
Requirements
- Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
- 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, visitors, and/or contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a higher education location.
- Monitor access to the facility from the front desk, verify credentials as required, and direct visitors according to site procedures.
- Maintain accurate visitor, access, and/or incident records; communicate relevant information to appropriate site personnel and Allied Universal leadership.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency and notification procedures.
- Provide a professional, welcoming presence at the front desk while helping to deter unauthorized access and reporting suspicious activity.
Benefits
- Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- 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
