Security Officer Ferry Terminal
Allied UniversalAbout the role
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 Ferry Terminal Patrol in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a government transportation location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and assist visitors with professionalism and clear communication. In this dynamic setting, you will contribute to daily operations through teamwork, integrity, and a people-first approach while delivering reliable service in a fast-moving public environment.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeTue12:15 AM - 08:45 AMWed12:15 AM - 08:45 AMThur08:15 AM - 04:45 PMFri08:15 AM - 04:45 PMSat08:15 AM - 04:45 PMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to visitors, passengers, and staff by following site-specific procedures, access protocols, and security-related policies at a government transportation location.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and emergency situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report details to site contacts and/or public agency representatives as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of terminals, waiting areas, entry points, perimeter locations, and other assigned spaces to help identify unusual activity and/or maintenance or security-related concerns.
- Monitor pedestrian traffic, observe restricted and public areas, and help to deter unauthorized access, disorderly conduct, and/or prohibited activity through visible presence and routine observation.
- Document daily activities, incidents, and notable conditions, and communicate clearly with supervisors, client representatives, and/or first responders when appropriate.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
- Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
- Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
- 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 New York State Department of State
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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