Security Officer Full Time - Corporate Building
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 Entry Authorization Specialist in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a dynamic technology environment, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and help maintain a welcoming, secure environment for employees and visitors. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and use computer-based systems to document security-related activity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where people come first and integrity guides every interaction.
Requirements
- Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
- Be comfortable using a computer or tablet.
- 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
- A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors at a technology-focused corporate location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Manage access control by verifying credentials, monitoring entry points, processing visitors in accordance with site protocols, and documenting access-related activity.
- Monitor access control systems, alarms, and cameras as assigned; identify and report suspicious activity, unauthorized access attempts, and security-related concerns.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters to appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, common areas, parking facilities, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
