Security Officer Part Time - Utility Company

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America's leading security and facility services company, seeks a part-time Security Officer Access Authorization for New York, NY. You will manage site access, verify credentials, and maintain a visible security presence, delivering exceptional customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors.

This role offers flexible daytime and weekend shifts, opportunities to learn, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Site has limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and a rustic guard shack.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Must be at least 18 for unarmed roles and 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and utility personnel by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials for individuals and vehicles entering or exiting utility facilities, documenting visitor and contractor activity in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and following established escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facility entrances, perimeters, parking areas, and restricted areas to help identify unauthorized access or unusual activity.
• Maintain accurate security-related logs, reports, and access records while communicating professionally with site personnel, visitors, and Allied Universal leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge access

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 Part Time Access Authorization in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, 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 an Access Control Officer at a utilities location, you will help support a secure environment by managing site access, verifying credentials, monitoring entry points, and maintaining a visible presence. You will conduct routine patrols, help deter security-related incidents, and deliver exceptional customer service through clear communication. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, integrity, and a caring culture put people first.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.21 - $21.25 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and utility personnel by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials for individuals and vehicles entering or exiting utility facilities, documenting visitor and contractor activity in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and following established escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of facility entrances, perimeters, parking areas, and restricted areas to help identify unauthorized access or unusual activity.
• Maintain accurate security-related logs, reports, and access records while communicating professionally with site personnel, visitors, and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• This site has limited on-site facilities, such as portable toilets and a rustic guard shack.
• 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

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.