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 Full Time Access Authorization in Maspeth, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help maintain a welcoming, controlled environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor access, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with staff and visitors, and support a professional presence that helps deter incidents. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at a government transportation facility by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Monitor access points, verify authorized entry credentials, maintain visitor logs, and direct guests in accordance with established site procedures.
- Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as required.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access areas, building entrances, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
- Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required records related to access-control activities, incidents, and unusual observations.
Minimum Requirements
- Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
- Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
- 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.
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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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.
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