Security Officer Enhanced Site Patrol

Allied Universal • City of Schenectady, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced Site Patrol for an assigned technology, media, and telecommunications location in Schenectady, New York. The role provides a fixed weekly anchor shift that requires a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform. Hours may vary with additional shifts, and employees can build up to a full-time schedule of as many as 40 hours per week. The listed schedule is Saturday, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. The pay rate is $23.06 per hour.

The officer provides customer service and carries out site security procedures, patrols, monitors access and visitor activity, responds to incidents and alarms, and documents security observations. Employment is conditional on a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local rules; a valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet licensing requirements that may apply under state and/or local laws and regulations.
• Have a valid driver’s license if assigned to a driving position.
• Commit to the designated site and weekly anchor shift for six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors while following security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, parking areas, loading zones, utility spaces, and the surrounding perimeter.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify credentials according to site procedures, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual conditions.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as directed by established procedures.
• Prepare accurate activity reports and maintain required documentation concerning patrols, incidents, and security-related observations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans and disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• Forty 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 opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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