Security Officer - Part-Time Patrol

Allied Universal • City of Cohoes, NY

1d • $22

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Part-Time Patrol in Cohoes, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a 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 Unarmed Patrol Officer at a leading financial institution location, you will conduct routine patrols and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will observe and report unusual activity, support access control, and respond to requests with professional customer service and clear communication. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity to every interaction, work as part of a team, and apply agile, reliable, and innovative thinking to daily operations.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to staff, visitors, and/or vendors at a financial services location by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of office areas, lobbies, stairwells, parking areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and/or visitor authorization, manage sign-in processes, and report irregularities per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical events, alarms, suspicious activity, and/or disruptions, while notifying site contacts and/or public responders as required.
• Complete detailed shift reports and incident documentation, communicate observations to site management and/or Allied Universal leadership, and assist with investigations by preserving observations and available information.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED