Security Officer Museum Part Time Patrol Awareness

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Long Island City, NY is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer for a museum setting. You will patrol, monitor access, and provide courteous service to visitors and staff while maintaining a visible security presence.

This role offers flexible weekend shifts with pay rates of $18.05–$19.05 per hour and a focus on safety, protocol accuracy, and teamwork within a cultural institution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Guard card or license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, artists, vendors, and guests by enforcing site-specific security procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols in galleries, exhibitions, and surrounding areas.
• Monitor visitor activity and maintain a welcoming presence.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and medical situations following site procedures.
• Document patrols and incidents and report to supervisors.

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 Museum Part Time Patrol Awareness in Long Island City, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, 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 a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a cultural institution, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication to visitors, staff, and guests. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture puts people first and integrity guides every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.05 - $19.05 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Fri: 10:30 AM - 07:15 PM
• Sat: 10:30 AM - 07:15 PM
• Sun: 10:30 AM - 07:15 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, artists, vendors, and guests by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control practices, and emergency response activities at a cultural institution.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout galleries, exhibition areas, public spaces, offices, loading areas, and the surrounding perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or policy concerns.
• Monitor visitor activity and support orderly entry, queuing, and movement through exhibition spaces while maintaining a professional and welcoming presence.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and contacting appropriate personnel and/or emergency services as needed.
• Document patrols, incidents, and security-related observations accurately, and communicate relevant information to supervisors and site representatives.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license 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.