Security Officer - Utility Gate Monitor

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.

As a  
** Security Officer - Utility Gate Monitor
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** New York, NY** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, 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:  Join Allied Universal at a utilities location where you will support daily operations through access control and visitor management.

You will verify credentials, issue and track badges, monitor entry points, and document security-related activity while staying highly visible. You will also provide clear directions and a professional customer service experience for employees, contractors, and guests. Bring your integrity and teamwork mindset to a role that values agile, reliable, and innovative service.

** Position Type:
Part Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $21.25 / Hour*
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* Job Schedule:

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06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sun
06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

** Why Join Us:*
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** Smart Tools:
** Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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** Career Growth:
** Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

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* Financial Benefits:

** Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.

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** Exclusive Perks:
** Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

** What You'll Do:*
* + Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and contractors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, security-related policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utility location.

+ Control entry and exit at designated access points by verifying identification, validating credentials, and processing visitor and contractor check-in and check-out.

+ Operate access control systems, badge readers, and visitor management tools, escalating access issues and/or system concerns through the chain of command.

+ Conduct vehicle and personnel screening per site procedures, including directing traffic flow at gates and coordinating deliveries with site contacts.

+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, access violations, and unauthorized entry attempts.

+ Monitor alarms, cameras, and other security-related systems, reporting unusual activity and/or equipment malfunctions promptly.

+ Maintain accurate documentation such as access logs, incident reports, and shift activity reports in accordance with site requirements.

+ Support emergency response activities as directed, including assisting with evacuations, perimeter lockdown procedures, and accountability measures.

+ Communicate professionally with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership regarding post orders, policy updates, and operational changes.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + Be 21+ years of age.

+ A guard card and/or license is preferred.

+ Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.

+ At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.

+ Customer service experience is preferred.

+ 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…