Security Officer Licensed Patrol

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 positively impacting the communities and customers we serve.

About the role

As an unarmed patrol officer at a government location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, observe and report concerns, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will help create a secure, welcoming environment while contributing to a caring culture built on agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, and community members by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response protocols at a government education location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, professional, and problem-solving manner, contacting designated personnel and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, and perimeter zones to identify and report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations.
• Monitor access points and observe activity to help deter unauthorized entry, theft, vandalism, and other disruptive conduct.
• Document patrol activity, incidents, and security-related observations in clear, accurate reports and communicate concerns to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Pay

$22.12 - $23.12 / hour

Schedule

• Position Type: Full Time
• Day shift: 07:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Benefits

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