Security Guard - Utilities Access Monitor
13 days ago
Hicksville
Job DescriptionOverview 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 Guard - Utilities Access Monitor in Hicksville, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer with Allied Universal at a leading utilities location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, helping to deter security-related incidents while maintaining a visible presence. You will interact with visitors and staff, provide outstanding customer service, and support a secure environment. Join a team that values agility, reliability, and innovation, and be part of a culture that puts people first and always acts with integrity. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $19.19 / Hour Job Schedule: DayTimeTue12:00 AM - 08:00 AMWed12:00 AM - 08:00 AMThur12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSat12:00 AM - 08:00 AM 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., • Monitor access points at the utilities location to verify credentials and authorize entry for employees, visitors, and contractors in accordance with site-specific procedures., • Assist in helping to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity by maintaining a visible presence at entry and exit points., • Provide customer service by answering questions, giving directions, and responding to requests from employees and visitors., • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols for the utilities environment., • Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and perimeter to observe for security-related concerns, as required by site policies., • Document and report any security-related incidents, unusual activity, or breaches of access control procedures to the appropriate personnel., • Support emergency response activities, including assisting with building evacuations and/or lockdowns according to site-specific policies., • A guard card or license 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. 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: . Requisition ID 2025-1489350