Unarmed Security Officer — Utilities Site (Day Shift)

Allied Universal; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer Unarmed for a utilities location in Menands, NY. You will perform routine patrols, maintain a visible presence, respond to site needs, and deliver excellent customer service within a collaborative team environment.

The role emphasizes safety, reporting, and adherence to site policies, with a structured schedule and opportunities for career growth within Allied Universal.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and/or the public while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a utility location.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, access points, perimeter areas, and critical infrastructure to help identify unusual conditions and help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and maintain visitor and contractor entry records in accordance with site-specific procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and document activities according to established procedures.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports regarding patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Access control

Incident response

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Security Officer Unarmed for a utilities location in Menands, NY. You will perform routine patrols, maintain a visible presence, respond to site needs, and deliver excellent customer service within a collaborative team environment.

The role emphasizes safety, reporting, and adherence to site policies, with a structured schedule and opportunities for career growth within Allied Universal.