Security Officer Flex Resource Center

Allied Universal • New York, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Professional Branch Flex Officer to safeguard clients across industries including healthcare, education, finance, and retail. The role offers hands-on experience at varied client sites and opportunities for career growth. The position is based in New York, NY, and involves working 30–40 hours per week. Schedules vary week to week and combine manager-assigned shifts with shifts claimed through the Earn More, Claim-A-Shift self-scheduling program. Shifts, days, locations, and assignments change regularly, and officers may be assigned irregular shifts with little to no advance notice to meet client needs.

The role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, travel between assignments, and accommodate last-minute scheduling. The listed pay rate is $18.87 per hour. Applicants must have at least one year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and meet age requirements applicable to armed or unarmed assignments. Employment is contingent on applicable background investigation and drug screening requirements. Licensing may be required under applicable laws; a valid driver's license is required for driving positions.

Requirements

• At least one year of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Reliable transportation.
• Availability for last-minute shift scheduling.
• Ability to travel required distances.
• At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required prior to employment, subject to state and/or local laws and regulations.
• A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak, read, and write in multiple languages, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Arabic.
• Prior security, military, or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in case of fire or the presence of unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized removal of property complies with client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked.
• Forty hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.
• Flexible scheduling and access to technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED