Security Officer - Gate Screening - Lower Manhattan

Allied Universal • New York, NY

1d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Gate Screening 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. As a Screener at a government location, you will help manage entry points by screening visitors and packages, verifying credentials, and supporting access control procedures. You will stay visible, document security-related activity, and communicate clearly while providing a welcoming customer service experience. With Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach to a role where agility, reliability, and innovation support daily operations.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 2 or more years of security-related experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• Be 21 or more 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

• Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and staff by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Operate entrance screening posts, including verifying authorization for entry, directing foot traffic, and conducting bag and property inspections consistent with site requirements.
• Use screening equipment such as walk-through metal detectors and/or hand-held wands as trained, while maintaining a professional, respectful interaction with all entrants.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, notification of site contacts, and documenting actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas as directed, including interior and/or exterior checks and reporting maintenance or security-related concerns per post orders.

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