Security Officer - Residential

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading security services company in New York is looking for a Security Officer to safeguard clients across diverse industries. Responsibilities include providing excellent customer service, responding to incidents, and conducting patrols. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or have relevant experience. This full-time role offers health insurance, retirement plans, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age for unarmed positions, 21+ for armed.
• Five years of verifiable experience can substitute for diploma.
• Background investigation is a condition of employment.
• Drug screening may be required based on laws.
• Valid driver’s license needed for driving roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service through safety and security procedures.
• Respond to incidents calmly and effectively.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the site.

Skills

Customer service skills

Calm problem-solving

Patrolling abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Company 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. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

Job Description:

Job Description

As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities


• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner


• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles


• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience


• 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

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions


• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals


• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities


• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

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 any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2025-1463649