Security Professional Corporate Building

Allied Universal • New York, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring full-time Security Professionals for a corporate building in Midtown Manhattan. The Security Professional Flex Officer safeguards clients across a range of industries, including healthcare, education, and finance. Officers use a shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on their availability, gaining experience across multiple sites. The role may involve irregular shifts with little to no advance notice. Available workdays are Monday through Sunday, with morning/afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts. The pay rate is $20.65 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or five years of verifiable experience.
• Valid New York State guard card.
• At least one year of security experience is listed as a qualification; the posting also states that no prior experience is required.
• Valid driver's license if driving a company- or customer-owned vehicle.
• At least 18 years of age, or older if required by state law; 21 years of age if armed.
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments.
• Ability to operate radio or telephone equipment and/or console monitors.
• Ability to interact cordially and communicate with the public.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, accurately, and informatively.
• Active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess and evaluate situations and identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
• Ability to mediate conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Teamwork and attention to detail.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen.
• Licensing requirements may apply before employment, subject to state and local laws and regulations.

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 the event of a fire or unauthorized persons.
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
• Permit authorized persons to enter the property and monitor entrances and exits.
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal complies with client requirements.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and maintain written logs as required by the post.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary under site Post Orders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Company retirement plans.
• Seven paid holidays annually 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.

What This Job Offers

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