Security Officer Licensed Patrol

Allied Universal; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer Licensed Patrol in Albany, NY. You will monitor assigned areas, deter incidents, support access control, and provide customer service to students, staff, and contractors at a government education location.

This full-time role offers a $22.30 hourly pay rate, a structured schedule, and opportunities for career growth, with benefits including health and retirement plans and exclusive

Qualifications

• Must possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• At least one year of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a government education location.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random foot and vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorization as directed, and maintain accurate incident, patrol, and daily activity reports.
• Assist with maintaining an orderly learning and administrative environment by providing directions, reporting hazards or maintenance concerns, and communicating professionally with site personnel and emergency responders.

Skills

Customer service

Computer use

Access control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Licensed Patrol in Albany, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, support access control activities, and provide outstanding customer service. You will communicate professionally with visitors and staff while contributing to a secure, welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide how we serve.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.30 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 09:15 AM - 05:30 PM
• Tue: 09:15 AM - 05:30 PM
• Fri: 09:15 AM - 05:30 PM
• Sat: 09:15 AM - 05:30 PM
• Sun: 09:15 AM - 05:30 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, staff, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government education location.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established protocols and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random foot and vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorization as directed, and maintain accurate incident, patrol, and daily activity reports.
• Assist with maintaining an orderly learning and administrative environment by providing directions, reporting hazards or maintenance concerns, and communicating professionally with site personnel and emergency responders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge 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

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.