Security Officer Access Control Specialist

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 Access Control Specialist in Armonk, NY
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal at a premier financial institution location, where you will monitor access points, verify credentials, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help discourage security‑related incidents. This role offers the chance to provide outstanding customer service and communication while supporting a caring, agile, and reliable team that puts people first and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.71 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Wed 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM;
Thur 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM;
Fri 06:30 AM - 06:30 PM

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, and visitors by carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, access control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial services location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and/or visitor authorization, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas through consistent access control practices.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting activity and communicating with site contacts and/or emergency personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location and perimeter to help identify unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and/or potential policy violations.
• Support lobby and reception area operations by assisting with visitor processing, directing foot traffic, and maintaining accurate logs, reports, and other required records related to security‑related activity.

• Have at least 1 year of security‑related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid 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.

• 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.

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: