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 in 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: aus.com/earnmore. 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

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

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 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 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.

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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.