Security Officer - Corporate Building

Allied Universal•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for an assigned corporate building site in New York, NY. The position has a designated weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow the employee to increase hours up to 40 per week, with the option to scale back. The listed shift is Thursday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The pay rate is $21.52 per hour. The officer provides customer service and security support to visitors, employees, and contractors at a financial institution. Duties include applying site-specific procedures, monitoring access, documenting visitors and incidents, responding to alarms and other situations, and patrolling the facility and perimeter. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law. Licensing requirements may apply before employment, and a driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

Hold a valid New York State Security Guard License.
Have at least one year of security-related experience.
Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
Undergo drug screening as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.

Nice To Haves

Comfort using a computer or tablet.
Experience with access control and badges.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
Monitor access to the location and verify visitor authorization in accordance with site procedures.
Maintain accurate visitor and incident documentation.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, following escalation and reporting procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility and perimeter to identify unusual activity, unsecured areas, or conditions requiring attention.
Communicate clearly with site personnel, visitors, and first responders as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Basic life insurance.
AD&D coverage.
Retirement plans.
Disability insurance.
Seven annual holidays paid at time and a half if worked.
40 hours of vacation after one year at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the employee perks program.
Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.