Security Officer Train Rail Yard
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. Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader. As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Patrol Engagement in Jamaica, NY, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.
Requirements
- Possess at least one year of security-related experience.
- 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 personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a commuter rail transportation location.
- Conduct regular and random foot and vehicle patrols of platforms, stations, parking areas, offices, yards, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
- Monitor access points and restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and report unauthorized access or suspicious activity to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents, service disruptions, medical situations, and critical events in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures.
- Document observations, incidents, and patrol activities accurately, and communicate relevant information to supervisors, transit personnel, and emergency responders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance
- seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
- 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation is only paid out where required by law)
- Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more 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
