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Security Officer Patrol Readiness

Allied Universal, New York, NY, United States


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 Patrol Readiness

in

New York, NY , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support visitors and staff with strong customer service and communication. At Allied Universal, you will be part of a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.02 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTime Mon 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Tue 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Wed 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thu 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Fri 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or members of the public by carrying out security-related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.

Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns to site leadership and/or public agency contacts.

Conduct regular and random patrols throughout assigned buildings, platforms, stations, offices, parking areas, and/or perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.

Monitor access points and public areas, verify credentials when required, and communicate clearly with staff and/or visitors regarding entry procedures, restricted areas, and site rules.

Support crowd management, traffic flow, and/or public assistance efforts during routine operations, special events, service disruptions, and/or emergency situations in a high‑visibility government setting.

Minimum Requirements:

A New York State Security Guard License is required.

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.

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.

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