Security Officer Full Time Access Authorization

Allied Universal; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 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 Officer Full Time Access Authorization in Valhalla, NY to protect client sites and manage entry points. You will verify credentials, monitor activity, and maintain a secure, welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

The role requires a NY Security Guard License, minimum age 18 (21 for armed), a high school diploma, and pass background and drug screenings. Pay ranges from $17.63 to $18.63 per hour with daytime and evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles (21+ for armed).
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Driver’s license required for driving roles only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and vendors at a utility location by following site access procedures.
• Monitor and control access to facilities by verifying credentials and maintaining visitor records.
• Respond calmly to alarms and incidents per emergency procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols to deter unauthorized entry and identify security concerns.
• Prepare reports and maintain access-control logs and shift records.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Threat deterrence

Communication

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 Officer Full Time Access Authorization in Valhalla, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Security Officer at a utilities location, you will help manage entry points, verify access credentials, monitor activity, and support a welcoming, secure environment for employees and visitors. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and help deter incidents through a professional presence. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity guide our people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.63 - $18.63 / Hour

Job Schedule:DayTimeWed05:00 PM - 01:00 AMThur05:00 PM - 01:00 AMSat09:00 AM - 05:00 PMSun09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or vendors at a utility location by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and security-related policies.
• Monitor and control access to facilities, restricted areas, and/or critical infrastructure by verifying credentials, maintaining visitor records, and directing authorized personnel in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, access points, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized entry and identify security-related concerns.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required access-control logs, incident documentation, and shift activity records.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• 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.