Security Officer - Unarmed Courthouse Patrol

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 - Unarmed Courthouse Patrol in STATEN ISLAND, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer at a government location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visibly present to help reduce security-related incidents. You will document observations, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and respond professionally to situations as they arise. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative approach to a caring culture that puts people first and delivers through teamwork with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.02 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to all visitors and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a government administrative location.
• Control access by checking identification, verifying appointments and/or authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and directing visitors to appropriate service areas.
• Conduct screening of bags, packages, and/or deliveries as directed by post orders, and document any prohibited or suspicious items per site procedures.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, radios, and/or other monitoring equipment, and report irregular activity according to site protocols.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, contacting site leadership, and/or requesting public emergency services when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, entrances, service counters, corridors, stairwells, and perimeter areas as permitted by the site, noting hazards and/or unusual conditions.
• Complete written reports, incident documentation, and activity logs with accurate details and timely submission to site management.
• Assist with crowd management and orderly queuing during peak service hours, special events, and/or emergency situations.
• Provide directions and general information to the public while maintaining professional boundaries and following confidentiality expectations common to government offices.
• Support emergency procedures such as evacuations, shelter-in-place, and/or lockdown actions as directed by site leadership and post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security experience.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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: www.aus.com.

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