Security Officer - Entry Screening Desk - Lower Manhattan

Allied Universal • New York, NY

1d • $31 • Onsite

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 - Entry Screening Desk in Lower Manhattan, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a government location as a Screener, helping support a welcoming, controlled entry experience. You will greet visitors, verify credentials, conduct security-related screening such as X-ray and bag checks, and report concerns with clear communication. Your visible presence and professional service help reduce incidents while you collaborate with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity and a caring, people-first culture.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of security experience is required.
• Client requires proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• X-Ray screening experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and vendors by following site-specific screening procedures, access policies, and/or emergency response instructions at a government location.
• Operate screening equipment and perform screening of persons, packages, and property in accordance with post orders, including directing individuals through checkpoints and managing secondary screening when needed.
• Control entry by verifying identification, credentials, and/or authorized access lists, issuing temporary badges as directed, and maintaining orderly queues at screening areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through the chain of command and documenting actions taken.
• Complete required documentation such as screening logs, incident reports, and shift activity reports, and communicate notable conditions to Allied Universal management and site representatives.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: 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