Security Officer - Commercial Building

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer in New York, NY to safeguard a commercial building and provide excellent customer service. You will maintain a visible security presence, perform access control, and respond to incidents per site procedures.

The role offers a flexible schedule with opportunities to advance and access to Allied Universal’s training and tools. You will work with a professional team focused on safety and service in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and patrons by following site-specific security procedures and policies.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the property to deter incidents and identify unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents and concerns in a calm, professional manner and escalate as needed.
• Monitor access points and support visitor, vendor, and delivery activities per protocols.
• Document patrols and incidents accurately and communicate to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Computer/Tablet proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer/Tablet proficiency

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer - Commercial Building in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a retail and mall location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control activities, and assist visitors with professionalism and clear communication. You will use computer or tablet-based tools as needed while delivering exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where people come first and integrity guides every action.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $21.07 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon – 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
• Fri – 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, and retail patrons by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of retail common areas, entrances, parking areas, loading zones, and the property perimeter to help identify unusual activity and potential security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, customer concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to site procedures.
• Monitor access points and support visitor, vendor, and delivery activity in accordance with established property protocols.
• Document patrol observations, incidents, and security-related activities accurately and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 2 years of security-related experience is required.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Licensed by the New York State Department of State

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.