Security Officer - Data Center 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 Officer - Data Center Patrol in Rochester, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a fast-paced tech, media, and telecom location, you will conduct routine foot patrols, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access control and incident reporting. You will communicate clearly with staff and visitors, respond to security-related concerns, and represent a caring, people-first culture that acts with integrity, teamwork, agility, reliability, and innovation.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / 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 visitors, employees, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology-focused location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disturbances, medical events, and fire or intrusion alarms.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of office areas, common spaces, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or suspicious behavior.
• Control access to the property by monitoring entrances, verifying identification and/or credentials as required, and directing guests to appropriate check-in processes.
• Monitor security-related systems such as CCTV, access control, and alarm panels, and report unusual activity per post orders.
• Document security-related activities, patrol observations, incidents, and service requests in written logs and/or electronic reporting systems.
• Communicate clearly with site contacts, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership regarding incidents, policy questions, and changing conditions.
• Assist with security-related screening of deliveries and contractors, including coordinating access to restricted areas when authorized.
• Provide escorts as requested for employees, visitors, and/or vendors within the facility and to parking areas based on site procedures.
• Support business continuity by maintaining post readiness, completing shift turnovers, and following chain-of-command and escalation protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• 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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