Security Officer - Housing Facility

Allied Universal • New York, NY

1d • 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 - Housing Facility, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transportation, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a dynamic transportation location, where you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help discourage incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this role, you will support a welcoming environment while responding to security-related concerns with professionalism, teamwork, integrity, and a caring, reliable approach.

Requirements

• A New York State Security Guard License is required.
• 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 passengers, visitors, and/or staff by following site-specific procedures and supporting security-related protocols at the transportation location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner and communicate relevant information to supervisors and/or local authorities as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of platforms, terminals, parking areas, access points, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and public areas for suspicious behavior, policy violations, and/or maintenance concerns, and document observations through required reports and logs.
• Assist with emergency response activities, crowd management, and/or access control procedures while supporting order throughout the location.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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