Security Officer - Gate Screening - Lower Manhattan at UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE LP ( DVA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES )

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

30.55

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Gate Screening, Access Control, Screening Equipment Operation, Customer Service, Incident Response, De-escalation, Documentation, Patrols, Credential Verification, Communication, Reliability, Agility

Industry

Professional Services

Description

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 - Gate Screening in Lower Manhattan, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Screener at a government location, you will help manage entry points by screening visitors and packages, verifying credentials, and supporting access control procedures. You will stay visible, document security-related activity, and communicate clearly while providing a welcoming customer service experience. With Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach to a role where agility, reliability, and innovation support daily operations. Position Type: Part Time Pay Rate: $30.55 / Hour Job Schedule: DayTimeMon07:45 AM - 05:15 PMSat07:45 AM - 05:15 PMSun07:45 AM - 05:15 PM 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future. Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program. What You'll Do: Provide customer service to visitors and staff by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location. Operate entrance screening posts, including verifying authorization for entry, directing foot traffic, and conducting bag and property inspections consistent with site requirements. Use screening equipment such as walk-through metal detectors and/or hand-held wands as trained, while maintaining a professional, respectful interaction with all entrants. Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, notification of site contacts, and documenting actions taken. Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas as directed, including interior and/or exterior checks and reporting maintenance or security-related concerns per post orders. Minimum Requirements: Have a minimum of 2 or more years of security-related experience. Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client. Be 21 or more years of age. Ability to lift more than 20 pounds is preferred. Customer service experience 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. 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 2026-1534530

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Responsibilities

The Security Officer will manage entry points at a government location by screening visitors and packages, verifying credentials, and supporting access control procedures. Responsibilities also include providing customer service, responding to incidents calmly, and conducting regular patrols while documenting security-related activity.