Security Officer - Transit Yard Patrol - Queens
5 days ago
Jamaica
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 Officer - Transit Yard Patrol in Queens, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transportation, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a fast-paced transportation location, you will conduct routine patrols of terminals, access points, and surrounding areas, staying highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will assist travelers and team members with clear communication, report hazards and unusual activity, and support emergency response procedures. Join Allied Universal to bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $21.25 / Hour Job Schedule: DayTimeMon05:00 AM - 02:00 PMFri05:00 AM - 02:00 PMSat05:00 AM - 02:00 PMSun05:00 AM - 02:00 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance., • Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities., • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to appropriate personnel as needed., • Conduct regular and random patrols throughout transportation facilities, including terminals, gates, ticketing areas, baggage claim, curbside zones, parking areas, and perimeter routes as assigned., • Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry by observing credentialing practices and reporting concerns to site leadership and/or client representatives., • Observe passenger and employee activity for unusual behavior and report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations according to post orders., • Assist with crowd management and queue control during peak travel periods, disruptions, and special events, providing directions and information to travelers., • Complete routine security-related reports, incident documentation, and shift logs with accurate details and timely updates., • Support emergency operations by following established response procedures for medical situations, fire alarms, unattended items, and other disruptions, coordinating with airport operations and public responders when directed., • Operate communication equipment to receive and relay assignments, requests for assistance, and incident updates to Allied Universal leadership and/or the client command structure., • 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 2026-1519123