Security Officer - High-Rise Office Building

Allied Universal•New York, NY

19h

About The Position

As a Security Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will help safeguard tenants, visitors, contractors, and property management personnel. The role includes routine foot and/or vehicle patrols, maintaining a visible presence to deter security-related incidents, monitoring property access, responding to incidents and alarms, and supporting a welcoming environment. You will provide customer service, communicate clearly, use technology to document observations, and follow site-specific procedures and emergency response activities. The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at a pay rate of $20.00 per hour. Applicants must possess a New York State Security Guard License and a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is conditional on a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen.

Requirements

Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Comfort using a computer or tablet.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and property management personnel while following security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of building interiors, lobbies, parking areas, access points, and perimeter areas to identify unusual conditions and help deter unauthorized activity.
Monitor access to the property, verify visitor and contractor credentials as required, and direct guests to appropriate areas.
Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; notify appropriate personnel and document activities according to site procedures.
Complete detailed activity reports, incident reports, and daily logs, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.