Security Officer Full Time - Utility Company

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Full Time Controlled Entry Authorization in New York, NY , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer supporting a utility location, you will help manage site entry, verify credentials, issue badges, and maintain a visible presence that helps deter incidents. You will communicate professionally with employees, contractors, and visitors while supporting security-related procedures in a dynamic environment. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture guide how we deliver exceptional service.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.87 - $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon07:00 AM - 03:00 PMThur07:00 AM - 03:00 PMFri07:00 AM - 03:00 PMSat07:00 AM - 03:00 PMSun07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a utility location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorization, issue visitor passes, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, entrances, and perimeter areas to identify and report unauthorized access, unusual activity, and maintenance concerns.
• Communicate clearly with site personnel, visitors, and Allied Universal leadership regarding access-related issues, incidents, and required follow-up.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Possess a TSA-issued TWIC.
• Access control and 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.

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.

Licensed by the New York State Department of State

Closing

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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Requisition ID

2026-1692826