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Security Officer

Allied UniversalTown/Village of Harrison, NY
Onsite

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 in Purchase, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Join Allied Universal at a premier financial institution location, where you will conduct routine unarmed patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service and communication. In this dynamic role, you will support a professional environment while reflecting our values of being agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity at the center of all you do.

Requirements

  • 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

  • CPR certification is preferred.
  • Customer service experience is preferred.
  • A guard card or license is preferred.
  • The ability to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-related protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial services location.
  • Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate relevant details to supervisors, building contacts, and/or first responders as needed.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols throughout interior areas, exterior grounds, entry points, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and report security-related concerns.
  • Monitor lobby areas, restricted spaces, and/or visitor traffic while following post orders, verifying credentials when required, and documenting observations, incidents, and/or escalations.
  • Support daily operations by assisting with alarms, access control activity, and/or after-hours checks, while maintaining a professional presence and following Allied Universal standards and site policies.

Benefits

  • Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
  • Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
  • Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
  • Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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