Security Officer - Residential Command Center

Alliedbarton Security Services; Elmhurst (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer - Residential Command Center to safeguard clients across Government locations. You will monitor, patrol, and report observations while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a visible security presence.

This full-time role offers pay at $22.56 per hour and a daytime shift schedule with evenings. Candidates must hold a NY Security Guard License, be 18+, have a high school diploma, pass background checks and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to visitors, residents, employees, and contractors.
• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols of buildings and grounds.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials.
• Respond calmly to incidents and document observations.
• Prepare accurate reports and logs per site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, residents, employees, and contractors while following site procedures.
• Conduct regular foot/vehicle patrols to deter unauthorized activity and identify concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, report suspicious activity.
• Respond to incidents and alarms with calm, professional problem-solving.
• Document observations and incidents in site reports and logs.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Access control

Incident reporting

Communication

Education

High school diploma

New York Security Guard License

Tools

Security equipment

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 - Residential Command Center, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and report observations in a timely manner. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative values. Join a caring, people-first team that delivers through teamwork and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.56 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon04:00 PM - 12:00 AMTue04:00 PM - 12:00 AMWed04:00 PM - 12:00 AMThur04:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, residents, employees, and contractors while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify maintenance-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as directed, and report unauthorized access attempts or suspicious activity to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; request additional assistance when needed.
• Prepare accurate reports and activity logs, documenting observations, incidents, patrols, and communications in accordance with site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• 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

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.