Security Officer - Biometric Access Monitor

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 - Biometric Access Monitor in Valhalla, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Security Officer at a major utilities location, you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor logs, and help maintain orderly site access. You will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help deter incidents, and communicate clearly with employees, contractors, and guests. Guided by Allied Universal values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, you will deliver a professional, people-first experience every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 - $18.00 / 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 employees, contractors, and visitors by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Control access to the facility by verifying identification and/or work authorization, issuing visitor credentials, managing sign-in and sign-out logs, and directing authorized personnel to appropriate areas.
• Monitor entry points, gates, and/or screening areas to help maintain orderly access flow, report suspicious activity, and escalate concerns per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications and documenting events according to site requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated areas around buildings and perimeter fencing, noting irregular conditions and reporting maintenance and/or security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.