Security Officer - Utility

Overview

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 Full Time Access Authorization in New York, NY
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer supporting a critical utilities location. You will manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. Provide professional customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming, controlled environment.

Bring integrity and teamwork to a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative organization that puts people first.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.97 - $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon
11:00 PM - 07:00 AMThur
11:00 PM - 07:00 AMFri
11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSat
11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun
11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and utility operations personnel by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, visitor authorization, contractor documentation, and delivery permissions in accordance with established site requirements.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through established communication channels.
• Maintain accurate access-control logs, visitor records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• Possess a TSA-issued TWIC.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• 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.

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 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.

Licensed by the New York State Department of State

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: