Security Officer - Building 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 that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer - Building Patrol in Brooklyn, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an unarmed patrol officer at a government transit location in New York City, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related incidents. You will greet riders and staff, communicate clearly, document observations, and respond to concerns with professionalism. At Allied Universal, you will join an agile, reliable, and innovative team with a caring culture that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.02 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients and the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including summoning assistance and providing clear information to responders and site leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout facilities, platforms, corridors, offices, and perimeter areas. Working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry by verifying identification, checking credentials, and directing visitors, contractors, and employees to approved areas.
• Observe and report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations, and document observations using required reports and/or electronic systems.
• Provide visible presence in high-traffic public areas to help to deter disorderly conduct, trespassing, and/or vandalism, while maintaining professional customer service.
• Assist with crowd management during peak periods and special events by providing directions, supporting queue control, and coordinating with site staff as needed.
• Operate communications equipment, including radios and phones, to receive assignments, relay information, and coordinate responses with Allied Universal supervision and site representatives.
• Support investigations of incidents by preserving the scene when appropriate, identifying witnesses, and providing written statements within scope of post orders.
• Perform security-related checks of doors, gates, lighting, and restricted spaces, and notify appropriate personnel when repairs and/or follow-up actions are needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a 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.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.