Security Guard - Gatehouse Check-In

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 - Gatehouse Check-In in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a busy utilities location, you will help manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, issue badges, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor logs using a computer and/or tablet. You will remain visible, conduct routine rounds of assigned areas, and communicate clearly with site personnel to help identify and report security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal to serve with integrity, teamwork, and a people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.30 / 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 personnel and visitors by following site-specific security-related procedures, access control policies, and/or emergency response activities at a utility location.
• Control entry and exit points by verifying credentials, issuing temporary badges, maintaining visitor logs, and coordinating contractor check-in and check-out in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and access control systems, and report irregular activity, hazards, and/or system issues to site contacts per established protocols.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, completing notifications, documentation, and post-incident reporting as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, restricted areas, and the perimeter, with working environments and conditions that may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1+ years of security-related experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have access control and/or badge experience preferred.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• 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.