Security Officer Property Patrol
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 Licensed Patrol in Albany, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a government location. You will conduct routine patrols, monitor assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, assist with access control, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. Bring your professionalism and integrity to a caring, team-focused culture that is agile, reliable, and innovative.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control practices, and emergency response activities at a government education location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency services when needed.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or unauthorized access.
- Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site policies, maintaining required logs and completing clear, accurate incident documentation.
- Support a professional learning environment by communicating respectfully with the public and following Allied Universal and site-specific protocols.
Requirements
- Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
- Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
- Experience with access control and badges is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
- Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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 exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.
Pay
Pay Rate: $22.30 / Hour
Schedule
- Monday: 9:45 PM – 6:00 AM
- Thursday: 9:45 PM – 6:00 AM
- Friday: 9:45 PM – 6:00 AM
- Saturday: 9:45 PM – 6:00 AM
- Sunday: 9:45 PM – 6:00 AM