Security Guard - Public Sector Foot Patrol

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 Guard - Public Sector Foot Patrol 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 with Allied Universal at a government healthcare location, you will conduct routine foot patrols of assigned areas, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support staff, patients, and visitors with professional customer service. You will document observations, communicate clearly, and respond to situations with calm, integrity, and teamwork. Join a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.02 / 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 patients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a government healthcare location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, unauthorized access concerns, and medical facility protocol issues, and notify appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, entrances, waiting rooms, corridors, stairwells, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Control access by monitoring entry and exit points, verifying authorization when required, and assisting with visitor directions and wayfinding while maintaining a professional presence.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and other site systems when assigned, and communicate observations to site leadership and/or public emergency services as required.
• Complete reports and logs for incidents, patrol activity, and unusual conditions, and preserve information for follow-up by management and/or law enforcement.
• Support facility operations by enforcing site rules related to prohibited items, restricted areas, and visitor conduct, using de-escalation and respectful communication.
• Participate in drills, briefings, and required training, and follow post orders, chain of command, and documentation requirements established for the location.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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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