Security Officer Motor Vehicle Office
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 at a Motor Vehicle Office located in Yonkers, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an unarmed Security Officer at a government office location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for visitors and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate professionally, and respond to security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity guide our people-first culture.
Position Type: Full Time
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to visitors, applicants, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government office location.
- Monitor access points, verify visitor authorization as required, and maintain a professional presence to help deter unauthorized entry and disruptive behavior.
- Respond to incidents, visitor concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and complete required documentation.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of public areas, offices, entrances, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter, reporting unusual conditions or maintenance concerns.
- Assist with maintaining orderly public-facing operations by directing visitors to appropriate areas and supporting established client procedures.
Requirements
- Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
- Have at least one year of security-related experience.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- 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
Pay Rate: $23.12 / Hour
Schedule
Daytime, Monday through Friday, 10:45 AM – 5:15 PM each day.