Security Officer - Harbor Patrol
Listed on 2026-02-14
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. 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 - Harbor Patrol in New York, NY
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer at a leading education location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help deter security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly, assist students, staff, and visitors, and document observations and/or concerns with professionalism.
Join Allied Universal to be part of an agile, reliable, innovative team with a caring culture that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $20.40 / Hour
- Mon 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tue 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Fri 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sat 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- 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.
- Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an education location.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with crowd management, disputes, medical calls, and facility alarms as directed by site procedures.
- Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of academic buildings, residence areas, common spaces, and perimeter routes to help deter unauthorized activity and identify maintenance or policy concerns.
- Control access where assigned by monitoring entrances, verifying credentials, directing visitors to sign-in locations, and assisting with deliveries and after-hours access requests per site policy.
- Document patrol activity, incidents, and observations in written reports and electronic logs, and communicate timely updates to site leadership and/or emergency services when required.
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
- Subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws 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: 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.
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