Gov Services Security Guard – Unarmed Patrol, Growth

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in New York, NY is seeking a Security Guard for Government Services Building Control Access. The role involves serving clients, monitoring entrances, and maintaining a visible security presence to deter incidents and ensure a welcoming environment.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $18.87 per hour. Requirements include at least 1 year of security experience, being 18+ (21+ for armed), a high school diploma, and passing background and drug screenings.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, families, and members of the public while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a government services location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including entrances, common areas, offices, and perimeter locations, to help identify and report unusual conditions or concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor authorization as directed by site procedures, and maintain accurate visitor, incident, and activity logs.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency services as needed.
• Observe and report security-related concerns, policy violations, damaged property, and maintenance issues according to established reporting procedures.

Skills

Security experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in New York, NY is seeking a Security Guard for Government Services Building Control Access. The role involves serving clients, monitoring entrances, and maintaining a visible security presence to deter incidents and ensure a welcoming environment.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $18.87 per hour. Requirements include at least 1 year of security experience, being 18+ (21+ for armed), a high school diploma, and passing background and drug screenings.