Security Officer Credential Verification - Utility Company

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 Credential Verification in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a dynamic utilities location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support badge access processes while providing outstanding customer service and communication. In this role, you will help promote a secure environment through visible presence and attentive site awareness. Guided by our values of teamwork, integrity, and reliability, you will play an important part in daily security-related operations.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.30 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and/or identification, and document visitor and vehicle activity in accordance with access authorization protocols.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate observed issues to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter to help identify unusual activity, access concerns, and/or security-related policy violations.
• Support screening and checkpoint operations by controlling access to restricted areas, maintaining accurate logs, and following post orders for deliveries, contractors, and authorized personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Applicants must be 21+ years of age.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license 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

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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