Security Officer Utility Company Access Control
About The Position
Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for access control at a utility company in Melville, New York. The position provides reliable hours at an assigned site, with the option to claim additional shifts through a scheduling platform. The designated weekly shift is a fixed-shift commitment requiring six months of commitment. Additional shifts may be available across multiple sites, with the opportunity to build up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week and scale back when needed. The pay rate is $19.57 per hour. The posted schedule is Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The officer provides customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and utility operations personnel; follows site-specific security procedures and access requirements; conducts patrols; monitors access; responds to incidents and alarms; and documents security-related information. Applicants are subject to background investigation and, where permitted by law, drug screening.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment.
- Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Nice To Haves
- Alarm panel experience.
- Customer service experience.
- Access control and badge experience.
- A state-, county-, or city-issued security-related license.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and utility operations personnel by following site-specific security procedures, access requirements, and emergency response activities.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of utility facilities, operational areas, buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations to identify unusual conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
- Monitor access points and verify authorization for personnel, visitors, contractors, and vehicles entering restricted operational areas.
- Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency responders as required.
- Document patrol observations, incidents, access activity, and other security-related information in accordance with company and site-specific reporting procedures.
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 paid out only where required by law.
- Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other locations through the perks program.
- Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
