Security Officer - Freight Yard Patrol

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 - Freight Yard Patrol in Staten Island, NY
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, 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:  As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a fast‑paced logistics and distribution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security‑related incidents.

You will support daily operations by documenting activity, responding to concerns, and communicating clearly with team members and site leadership.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sun: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of warehouse areas, loading docks, parking lots, trailer yards, and perimeter fencing to help identify unusual activity and potential hazards.
• Monitor access points such as gates, guard shacks, and employee entrances by verifying identification, directing traffic flow, and maintaining authorized entry and exit.
• Complete routine patrol checks of dock doors, exterior doors, and restricted areas, and report maintenance or security‑related concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including supporting medical response, fire response, severe weather actions, and facility evacuations as directed by post orders.
• Observe and report suspicious behavior, unsecured doors, loitering, and policy violations, and coordinate with site leadership and/or local law enforcement when requested.
• Perform vehicle and trailer checks as assigned, including documenting seal numbers and noting visible irregularities, following site procedures and applicable regulations.
• Use CCTV, alarm panels, radios, and/or access control systems to support patrol operations, dispatch response, and document activity according to site policy.
• Prepare clear, detailed reports of daily activities, incidents, and observations, including maintaining logs for patrol routes, access activity, and key events.
• Support loss prevention and chain of custody processes by reporting damaged property, open containers, unattended packages, and other irregularities to site management for follow‑up.
• Assist with customer and driver interactions by providing directions to docks, staging lanes, and check‑in locations while maintaining a professional presence.
• Participate in briefings, training, and post‑order updates to stay aligned with changing operational needs across a logistics and distribution location.

• 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 be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

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:

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