Security Officer Educational Facility Access Control

Allied Universal•Town of Brookhaven, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer at an educational facility in Patchogue, NY, you will help maintain a welcoming, secure university environment. You will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and respond to security-related concerns. The role involves remaining visible to deter incidents while providing customer service and clear communication to students, staff, and visitors. This is a full-time position scheduled Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, paying $18.90 per hour.

Requirements

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.
Meet applicable licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification.
Access-control and badge experience.
Customer service experience.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.
Alarm panel experience.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, maintain visitor-entry records, and report access concerns according to site procedures.
Respond calmly and constructively to incidents, access-control alarms, and critical situations; notify campus personnel and emergency responders as needed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned campus areas, buildings, entrances, and perimeter locations to identify unusual activity or facility concerns.
Prepare accurate reports and communicate incidents, policy violations, maintenance issues, and other security concerns to Allied Universal leadership and designated site contacts.