Security Officer Full Time Access Authorization
About the role
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 Full Time Access Authorization in Valhalla, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Security Officer at a utilities location, you will help manage entry points, verify access credentials, monitor activity, and support a welcoming, secure environment for employees and visitors. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and help deter incidents through a professional presence. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity guide our people-first culture.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or vendors at a utility location by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and security-related policies.
- Monitor and control access to facilities, restricted areas, and/or critical infrastructure by verifying credentials, maintaining visitor records, and directing authorized personnel in accordance with site requirements.
- Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized entry and identify security-related concerns.
- Prepare accurate reports and maintain required access-control logs, incident documentation, and shift activity records.
Requirements
- Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
- 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.
Benefits
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Pay
$17.63 - $18.63 / Hour
Schedule
- DayTimeWed05:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Thur05:00 PM - 01:00 AM
- Sat09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sun09:00 AM - 05:00 PM