Security Officer - Public Educational Facility

Allied Universal • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

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. As a Security Officer - Public Educational Facility, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas at a prominent public cultural location, maintaining a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will conduct routine patrols, support access control activities, assist visitors and staff with professionalism, and communicate clearly while using computer or tablet-based tools. Join a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Requirements

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and patrons by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, policy concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout library spaces, entrances, exits, and surrounding perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity or maintenance concerns.
• Assist with access control, visitor direction, and monitoring of public areas while supporting a welcoming environment for patrons and staff.
• Document incidents, observations, and daily activities in accordance with site procedures and Allied Universal reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED