Overnight Security Officer — Govt Site, Growth & Benefits

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 dedicated Security Officer to protect facilities and people. This full-time, overnight unarmed patrol role involves monitoring access points, conducting regular patrols, and delivering professional customer service in a government services location.

The position requires NY Security Guard License, at least 1 year of security experience, and compliance with background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• 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 residents, visitors, staff, and community partners by carrying out site‑specific procedures, access-control practices, and emergency response activities at a government-operated shelter location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned interior areas, exterior grounds, entrances, common areas, and perimeter to help identify and report security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify authorized entry where applicable, maintain visitor logs, and report unauthorized activity or policy violations to site leadership and/or appropriate authorities.
• Prepare clear, accurate incident reports and activity logs, and communicate relevant observations to supervisors and facility personnel.

Job description

Allied Universal in New York, NY is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect facilities and people. This full-time, overnight unarmed patrol role involves monitoring access points, conducting regular patrols, and delivering professional customer service in a government services location.

The position requires NY Security Guard License, at least 1 year of security experience, and compliance with background checks and drug screening.