Security Officer - University Foot Patrol
About The Position
As a Security Officer - University Foot Patrol in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy education location, where you will conduct routine foot patrols, stay highly visible to help to deter incidents, and respond to security-related concerns with calm, professional communication. You will support students, staff, and visitors with customer-focused assistance, detailed reporting, and timely escalation when needed. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative mindset to a caring, people-first team that delivers through 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including calls for assistance, medical situations, and disturbances, and notify appropriate campus contacts and/or public services as directed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of academic buildings, residence areas, parking areas, and the perimeter, watching for unusual conditions that may help to deter unwanted activity.
- Control access at designated points by checking identification and/or visitor authorization, managing entry and exit during high-traffic periods, and directing individuals to appropriate campus locations.
- Complete required reports and logs, document security-related incidents and observations, and communicate updates to supervisors and site contacts using radio and/or phone.
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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
