Security Officer Full Time Transportation Port

About the Role

As an Unarmed Security Officer supporting a government ferry location in New York, NY, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, assist visitors, and communicate professionally with staff and the public. This full-time position offers a rewarding career with a sense of purpose in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, employees, and vendors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities at ferry terminals and waterfront facilities.
• Respond to incidents, passenger concerns, medical emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and notification procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of terminal areas, passenger waiting areas, boarding locations, waterfront perimeters, and adjacent facilities to help identify unusual activity, unauthorized access, and potential hazards.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as assigned, and assist with directing authorized personnel, visitors, and deliveries in accordance with site policies.
• Prepare accurate incident reports, activity logs, and shift documentation, and communicate relevant information to supervisors and designated site contacts.

Requirements

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Pass a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Comply with all state and/or local licensing laws and regulations, which may be required prior to employment.

Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Pay

$18.87 per hour.

Schedule

• Monday: 04:15 PM - 12:45 AM
• Tuesday: 04:15 PM - 12:45 AM
• Wednesday: 04:15 PM - 12:45 AM
• Thursday: 04:15 PM - 12:45 AM
• Friday: 04:15 PM - 12:45 AM

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts for extra earnings.
• Paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.