Security Officer - Visitor Badging Desk

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 - Visitor Badging Desk in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Allied Universal Officer at a utilities location, you will support daily operations through access control, badge checks, visitor processing, and clear communication with employees and contractors. You will complete routine patrols and detailed reports using a computer and/or tablet, helping to reduce security-related issues while delivering customer service. Join a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, where a caring culture puts people first and integrity guides every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.30 / 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 personnel and visitors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, screening requirements, and/or emergency response activities at a utility location.
• Control entry and exit at designated gates and checkpoints by verifying identification, authorizations, and visitor logs, and issuing temporary credentials as directed by site policy.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other access control systems, and promptly report irregular activity, equipment issues, and/or policy violations through established communication channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to appropriate site contacts and/or public responders when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas, including perimeter routes and restricted zones, and complete required security-related reports and documentation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 1 or more years of security-related experience.
• Be 21 or more years of age.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer and/or tablet is 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.

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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