Patrol & Access Control Officer (Albany) — Growth & Benefits

Allied Universal; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal in Albany, NY is seeking a Security Officer Patrol Access Verification to safeguard clients across government locations. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, deter incidents, and support access control while delivering professional customer service using computer or tablet tools.

This is a full-time, unarmed security role with a daytime schedule. Candidates must have a NYS Security Guard License and at least 1 year of security experience; high school diploma; ability to

Qualifications

• New York State Security Guard License required.
• Minimum 1 year of security experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, students, and contractors by following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations calmly per protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of buildings and grounds to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization; report unusual conditions or policy violations.
• Complete detailed activity reports, incident documentation, and shift communications.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrol procedures

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

New York State Security Guard License

Job description

Allied Universal in Albany, NY is seeking a Security Officer Patrol Access Verification to safeguard clients across government locations. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, deter incidents, and support access control while delivering professional customer service using computer or tablet tools.

This is a full-time, unarmed security role with a daytime schedule. Candidates must have a NYS Security Guard License and at least 1 year of security experience; high school diploma; ability to