Security Guard - Gatehouse Checkpoint

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 Checkpoint in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal at a critical utilities location where you will support access control operations by greeting employees and visitors, verifying credentials, issuing and tracking badges, and documenting activity with computer and/or tablet systems. You will remain highly visible at key entry points, conduct routine patrols as assigned, and communicate clearly with site teams to help reduce security-related concerns. Bring customer service mindset to an agile, reliable, innovative team that leads with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.25 / 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 clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification and authorization, managing visitor check-in and badge issuance, and maintaining accurate access logs.
• Monitor security-related systems such as CCTV, access control panels, and alarm notifications, and report irregular activity per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying appropriate personnel and documenting events.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, yards, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21+ years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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.