Security Officer - Flex Gatehouse
About The Position
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 - Flex Gatehouse in Brewster, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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 government location supporting critical transit operations, you will help manage entrances, verify credentials, issue visitor passes, and monitor activity using computer or tablet systems. You will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and provide clear, professional customer service to staff and guests. At Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, innovative mindset, working as a team and acting with integrity.
Requirements
- Have a minimum of 2 years of security-related experience.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
- Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to guests, employees, contractors, and/or visitors while following site-specific access control procedures at a government location.
- Control entry and exit points by checking identification, validating credentials, issuing temporary badges, and maintaining visitor, vendor, and delivery logs.
- Monitor alarms, cameras, radios, and/or access control systems, and report irregular activity through required communication and documentation channels.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating site emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of designated areas, entrances, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and support security-related procedures.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
