Security Officer Patrol Access Support
About The Position
As a Security Officer Patrol Access Support in CENTRAL VALLEY, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, 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. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Security Officer at a high-end retail location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. In this role, you will support access awareness, respond to routine concerns, and communicate with professionalism while reflecting a caring culture built on agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.
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.
Nice To Haves
- A guard card/license is preferred.
- Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Access control/badge experience is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and store personnel by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and emergency response guidelines within a retail location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, and problem-solving manner, documenting security-related events and notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
- Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout sales floors, entrances, stockroom-adjacent areas, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
- Monitor customer and employee movement in assigned areas, assist with queue and entry management during busy periods, and report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and/or maintenance concerns.
- Support closing and opening routines, observe alarm-related activity, and assist with security-related checks of doors, gates, and restricted areas in accordance with site procedures.
Benefits
- Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- 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
