Security Officer Educational Facility Access Control

Allied Universal®; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access to shifts

Career growth opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance and AD&D

Discounts through Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Educational Facility Access Control in Patchogue, NY. You will monitor entry points, verify credentials, assist students and staff, and respond to security concerns to maintain a welcoming, secure campus environment.

The role involves regular patrols, incident reporting, and collaboration with campus contacts. Schedule includes daytime shifts; CPR/First Aid is preferred and a background check/drug screen is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfort with using a computer or tablet.
• Background check and drug screening required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff and visitors while following security procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, maintain visitor records and report concerns.
• Respond to incidents and alarms, notify campus personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of campus areas and report maintenance or safety issues.
• Prepare reports and communicate incidents to leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge management

Emergency response

Patrols

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Alarm panel

Access control systems

Computer/tablet

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 Officer Educational Facility Access Controlin Patchogue, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a university location, you will help maintain a welcoming, secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor access, and responding to security-related concerns. You will remain visible to help deter incidents while providing exceptional customer service and clear communication to students, staff, and visitors. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and caring team, where integrity and teamwork drive every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.90 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed07:00 AM - 03:00 PMThur07:00 AM - 03:00 PMFri07:00 AM - 03:00 PMSun07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, maintain visitor-entry records, and report access concerns in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access-control alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate campus personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned campus areas, buildings, entrances, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual activity and/or facility concerns.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate observed incidents, policy violations, maintenance issues, and other security-related concerns to Allied Universal leadership and designated site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience 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.

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