Armed Transit Security Officer – Overnight Patrol

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools Access to exclusive shifts

Career growth and training

Retirement plan and health benefits

Exclusive perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer Armed Patrol Emergency Intervention in Queens, NY. The role involves patrolling public transit facilities, responding to incidents, and maintaining a visible presence to deter threats. Position Type: Full Time.

Pay Rate: $34.70 - $35.70 / Hour. Schedule includes nights Sunday through Friday. Qualified candidates must meet licensing and background requirements and be at least 21 years

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Law Enforcement Officer License.
• An Armed Guard Card or License is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to passengers, employees, and visitors while carrying out site-specific procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at public transit facilities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate transit personnel and public agencies as needed.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of stations, platforms, transit yards, buildings, parking areas, and surrounding perimeters to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points, observe activity, and report security-related concerns, hazards, suspicious behavior, and policy violations according to site procedures.
• Maintain assigned equipment and complete accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Armed security patrol

Emergency response

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Law enforcement license (state requirement)

Armed Guard Card preferred

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer Armed Patrol Emergency Intervention in Queens, NY. The role involves patrolling public transit facilities, responding to incidents, and maintaining a visible presence to deter threats. Position Type: Full Time.

Pay Rate: $34.70 - $35.70 / Hour. Schedule includes nights Sunday through Friday. Qualified candidates must meet licensing and background requirements and be at least 21 years