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What they do
A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$39,089 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Security Officer Full Time City Agency Allied Universal $18.87 / Hour United States, York, Long Island City Sep 02, 2026 Security Officer Full Time City Agency Job Locations US-NY-Long Island City Category (Portal Searching) Security Officer Level Workdays Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Shifts Available Morning Business Unit AUS Overview 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. Job Description As a Security Officer Full Time Identity Verification in Long Island City, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer supporting a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, and assist visitors with professionalism and clear communication. Your visible presence and attention to detail will help deter incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.
Position Type:
Full Time Pay Rate:
$18.87 /
Hour Job Schedule:
Day Time
Mon 09:00 AM
- 05:00 PM
Tue 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thur 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri 09:00 AM - 05:00
PM What You'll Do:
Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and authorized personnel by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
Monitor access points at a government office location, verify credentials and visitor authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct individuals according to established procedures.
Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency services as directed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned public areas, entrances, and perimeter locations to identify and report security-related concerns. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
Assist with maintaining orderly entry and exit operations, provide directions and information, and document security-related activities in accordance with site procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Possess a York State Security Guard License.
Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
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.
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. Licensed by the York State Department of State Closing 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. Requisition ID 2026-1670405