Security Guard Access Control - Utility Company

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Guard Access Control Credential Intake in New York, NY to monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and conduct routine patrols, ensuring a secure environment while delivering customer service. This full-time role requires a TSA-issued TWIC, high school diploma or equivalent, background checks, and a drug screen.

On-site night/weekend shifts apply; driving positions may require a valid license.

Qualifications

• TSA-issued TWIC is required.
• Background checks will be conducted per federal/state/local laws.
• Drug screening is a condition of employment.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Age 18+ (unarmed) / 21+ (armed) where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and utility personnel by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorization, manage visitor entry procedures, and maintain accurate access-related records in accordance with site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; promptly communicate observations and elevate concerns through established channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, access points, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify unauthorized activity or potential hazards.
• Support the continuity of utility operations by following post orders, documenting daily activities, and coordinating with site representatives and emergency responders as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

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 Security Guard Access Control Credential Intake in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a utilities location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor access, and conducting routine patrols. Your visible presence, clear communication, and customer-focused approach will help deter security-related incidents while supporting site operations. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity guide how we put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.87 - $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and utility personnel by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorization, manage visitor entry procedures, and maintain accurate access-related records in accordance with site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; promptly communicate observations and elevate concerns through established channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, access points, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify unauthorized activity or potential hazards.
• Support the continuity of utility operations by following post orders, documenting daily activities, and coordinating with site representatives and emergency responders as directed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a TSA-issued TWIC.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• 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.

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.