Security Officer - Bank Entry Control

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 - Bank Entry Control in Buffalo, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As a Security Officer with Allied Universal at a financial institution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to concerns, document observations, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors while delivering a strong customer service experience. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first, and that leads through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.41 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a financial institution setting.
• Control access by verifying identification, issuing visitor badges, managing sign-in logs, and directing authorized visitors to the appropriate areas.
• Monitor alarm panels, cameras, and other security-related systems; promptly report irregular activity, hazards, and/or maintenance concerns to the appropriate contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with medical situations, fire alarms, and/or disruptive behavior according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout public areas, back-of-house areas, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify suspicious conditions.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures by completing assigned checklists, checking doors and restricted areas, and coordinating with management per site policy.
• Maintain a high-visibility presence near entrances, teller lines, and ATM areas to help to deter disorderly conduct and support a professional customer environment.
• Document security-related events, patrol activity, and incident details in written logs and reports; escalate concerns through the chain of command as required.
• Support loss prevention and fraud awareness by observing for unusual behavior and reporting concerns to site leadership and/or law enforcement as directed.
• Communicate clearly with staff, visitors, and emergency responders using radios, phones, and/or other approved communication methods while following confidentiality expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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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