Armed Security Officer Educational Facility Control Access

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

AD&D and disability insurance

Employee perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Armed Security Officer for an educational facility in New York, NY. The role involves monitoring, patrolling, and maintaining a visible presence to deter security incidents while delivering professional customer service to students, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, enforcing site policies, performing armed patrols, and reporting observations through established channels.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of security-related experience in a professional setting.
• New York Security Guard License required.
• Law Enforcement Officer License required.
• Must be 21+ years old for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screening required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors and clients following site policies.
• Respond to incidents calmly and handle access control, disruptive behavior, and emergencies.
• Conduct regular armed patrols of buildings, grounds, and entrances to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry and document observations in reporting systems.
• Communicate with site personnel and responders per post orders.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Armed security awareness

Education

New York State Security Guard License

Law Enforcement Officer License

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Job Description

As a Armed Security Officer Educational Facility Control Accessin New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Armed Security Officer with Allied Universal, you will monitor and patrol an educational location, maintaining a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will respond to situations professionally, communicate clearly with students, staff, and visitors, and deliver exceptional customer service. Join a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $36.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 03:00 PMTue07:00 AM - 03:00 PMWed07:00 AM - 03:00 PMThur07:00 AM - 03:00 PMFri07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and other clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including situations involving access control, disruptive behavior, and medical or fire-related emergencies.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry in accordance with site procedures, documenting observations and incidents through required reporting channels.
• Maintain professional communication with site personnel and emergency responders while following applicable laws, policies, and post orders for armed assignments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 2 years of law enforcement, military police, or corrections experience.
• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• Possess a Law Enforcement Officer License.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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

Closing

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.