Security Officer - Flex Gate 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Flex Gate Control in Croton On Hudson, NY , 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 Flex 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. As an Allied Universal Officer in a government location, you will manage access control by greeting visitors, verifying credentials, issuing badges, and guiding people through entry procedures. You will monitor assigned areas, complete routine patrols, document security-related activity, and communicate clearly with staff and the public to help reduce disruptions. Bring an agile, reliable mindset, support your team, and act with integrity while delivering great customer service.
Requirements
- Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
- Have a state, county, or city issued security license preferred.
- 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 the client by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
- Control entry points by checking credentials, verifying authorization, issuing visitor badges, and maintaining visitor and contractor logs in accordance with post orders.
- Monitor cameras, alarms, and access control systems, and report irregular activity, unsecured doors, and/or policy violations through the established chain of command.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site personnel and public agencies as directed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity, documenting findings in required reports.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
