Security Officer - Armed Patrol Agent

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 - Armed Patrol Agent in Queens, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Armed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a government transit location, you will conduct routine foot patrols, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents, and respond to situations with calm, clear communication. You will document activity, support access control as needed, and deliver customer service to riders and staff. You will bring integrity to every interaction and deliver results through teamwork in a caring culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $32.70 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to riders, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a government transportation location.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols throughout stations, platforms, entrances, corridors, parking areas, and perimeter areas; working environments and conditions may vary by post assignment.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, medical situations, suspicious activity, and/or service disruptions, and communicate updates to the appropriate parties.
• Control access to restricted areas, check identification and/or credentials when required, and monitor for unauthorized entry to help to deter prohibited activity.
• Complete detailed incident reports and daily activity logs, preserve observations for follow-up, and coordinate with local law enforcement and/or public agency personnel as directed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess a Law Enforcement Officer License.
• An armed guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

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