Security Officer - Unarmed Mobile Patrol
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Security
Security Guard, Unarmed Security, Site Security
Security Officer - Unarmed Mobile Patrol
Job Location s
US-NY-Cohoes
Category (Portal Searching)
Security Officer Level
Workdays Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Shifts Available Morning
Business UnitAUS
OverviewAllied 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.
Job DescriptionAs a Security Officer - Unarmed Mobile Patrol in Cohoes, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will document observations, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and respond to service requests with professionalism.
Join Allied Universal and bring integrity, teamwork, and an agile, reliable approach to supporting daily operations and a welcoming environment.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $22.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day Time Mon06:00 AM - 02:00 PMTue
06:00 AM - 02:00 PMWed
06:00 AM - 02:00 PMThur
06:00 AM - 02:00 PMFri
06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Why Join Us:
- 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.
Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to clients and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency services as needed.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior and exterior areas, including lobbies, offices, corridors, parking areas, and the perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
- Control access to restricted areas by monitoring entry points, verifying identification and/or authorization, and directing visitors to appropriate check-in processes.
- Document security-related observations, incidents, and patrol activity in written and/or electronic reports, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
Minimum Requirements:
- 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:
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