Security Officer – Government Services Access Control

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Financial benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for Government Services Building Control Access in New York, NY. You will patrol government office areas, deter unauthorized activity, and verify visitor access while delivering professional staff and visitor service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and a strong compliance mindset. Ideal candidates have at least one year of security experience, are 21+ for armed roles, and hold a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• At least one year of armed security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and partners by following site-specific security procedures and emergency plans.
• Respond calmly to incidents and disturbances, document activities per site procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of government office areas, entrances, and surrounding perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify visitor entry procedures, reporting suspicious activity to site personnel.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports and communicate with Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Communication

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for Government Services Building Control Access in New York, NY. You will patrol government office areas, deter unauthorized activity, and verify visitor access while delivering professional staff and visitor service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and a strong compliance mindset. Ideal candidates have at least one year of security experience, are 21+ for armed roles, and hold a high school diploma.