Security Officer - Gate Entry Driver
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 - Gate Entry Driver in Rensselaer, NY , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, 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. As an Access Control Officer at a healthcare location, you will help manage visitor and employee entry points, verify credentials, support badge and sign-in processes, and communicate clearly with staff and guests. You will conduct routine rounds in assigned areas, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to concerns with professionalism and care. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license. Allied Universal is agile, reliable, innovative, and people first.
Requirements
- A minimum of 1+ years of Security Experience is required.
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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 site staff, patients, visitors, and vendors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific access policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification and/or appointments, issuing and collecting visitor badges, maintaining visitor logs, and directing authorized guests to appropriate locations.
- Monitor CCTV systems, door alarms, and access control panels to identify irregular activity, report concerns, and document events per post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including escalating to site leadership and/or emergency services as required.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of lobbies, corridors, loading areas, and exterior perimeter to help to deter unauthorized entry and to identify maintenance and/or security-related concerns.
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
