Security Officer State Agency

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 Unarmed License Compliance Patrol in Astoria, NY
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and assist with access control and visitor interactions. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and support a welcoming environment.

Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and caring team, where integrity and teamwork guide every shift.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon
04:00 PM - 12:00 AMTue
04:00 PM - 12:00 AMWed
04:00 PM - 12:00 AMThur
04:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri
04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and/or members of the public while carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related policies at a government sanitation operations location.
• Respond to incidents, unusual conditions, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and notification procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned facilities, grounds, access points, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and report observations.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as directed, and document visitor, contractor, delivery, and/or vehicle activity in accordance with site procedures.
• Complete accurate daily activity reports, incident reports, and shift handoff communications, and support emergency response activities when appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have access control and badge experience, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, 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.

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: