Security Officer Full Time TWIC Verification - Utility Company
About The Position
As a full-time Security Officer at a utility location in New York, NY, you will help maintain a secure environment by verifying credentials, managing visitor and badge access, monitoring entry points, and documenting security-related activity. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with employees and visitors, and maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents. The position serves employees, contractors, visitors, and vendors while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities. The site has limited on-site facilities, including portable toilets and a rustic guard shack. The schedule is Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Pay is $17.97–$18.87 per hour. Allied Universal describes its workplace as dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative, and says its values include agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity.
Requirements
- Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
- Possess a TSA-issued TWIC.
- 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 before employment.
Nice To Haves
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and vendors while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a utility location.
- Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor records, and direct authorized individuals in accordance with site requirements.
- Respond calmly to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations, and communicate observations and concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, restricted areas, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
- Complete accurate logs, incident reports, and other required documentation.
- Support Allied Universal and site leadership with security-related communications and procedures.
Benefits
- Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts.
- Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
