Security Officer Part Time - Education Facility

Allied Universal • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Entry Screening for an educational facility in New York, NY. The role provides customer service to students, families, visitors, and staff while carrying out site-specific screening procedures, access monitoring, and emergency response activities. The position has a fixed weekly schedule at an assigned site, requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform. Employees may work up to 40 hours per week by picking up extra shifts, with the flexibility to scale back. The pay rate is $20.75 per hour.

Scheduled shifts are Monday 12:30 PM–6:00 PM, Tuesday 12:30 PM–6:00 PM, and Wednesday 1:00 PM–6:00 PM. Allied Universal describes flexible scheduling, career growth, paid training programs, and access to technology for viewing and claiming shifts.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
• 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.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• A Guard Card or license.
• CPR certification.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, families, visitors, and staff by carrying out site-specific screening procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Screen individuals entering the educational location according to established procedures, monitor access points, and report prohibited items or unusual activity to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs and incident documentation in accordance with site requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• 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 more through the perks program.
• Paid training programs.

What This Job Offers

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