Security Officer Railyard Monitoring

Allied Universal; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Vacation after 1 year

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced in Stamford, CT. This on-site role offers reliable, flexible hours with anchor shifts and optional extra shifts to increase earnings.

Pay rate is $23.41 per hour. Responsibilities include customer service, patrols, incident response, access control, and reporting. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of security experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Three years of security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check in accordance with laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, employees, and transit personnel while carrying out security-related procedures.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of transit facilities and surroundings.
• Respond to incidents, service disruptions, and critical situations calmly and following procedures.
• Monitor access points and assist with directing individuals to appropriate locations.
• Prepare accurate incident reports and communicate observations to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Incident reporting

Emergency response

Access control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Guard card

Security license

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

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Railyard Monitoringin Stamford, CT, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking-up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $23.41 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment ("Anchor Shifts"): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to passengers, visitors, employees, and transit personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of transit facilities, platforms, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or policy violations.
• Respond to incidents, service disruptions, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Monitor access points and public areas, assist with directing individuals to appropriate locations, and help support orderly operations at the location.
• Prepare accurate incident reports, patrol logs, and other required documentation, and communicate observations to site leadership and/or appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least three years of security-related, law enforcement, military police, or military experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license 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:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full-time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real-time shift visibility and claiming.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked; 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation is only paid out where required by law).
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through our perks program.

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.

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.