Security Officer - Patrol
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Patrol in Buffalo, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy financial institution location, you will conduct routine foot patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support staff and visitors with clear communication and friendly customer service. You will document observations, respond to security-related concerns, and work closely with your team to maintain smooth daily operations. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift.
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 staff, visitors, and vendors at a financial services location by following Allied Universal and site-specific security-related procedures, access guidelines, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior and exterior areas including lobby areas, teller lines, offices, vestibules, parking areas, and perimeter doors to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
- Monitor and report unusual conditions such as loitering, suspicious behavior, forced-door alarms, and/or unauthorized access attempts, and notify site contacts and/or emergency services per post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation support, medical response requests, and/or evacuation coordination when directed.
- Complete detailed security-related reports and daily activity logs, document incidents and patrol observations, and communicate status updates to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
