Security Officer - Access Driver

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 - Hospital Access Driver in Saratoga Springs, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Access Control Officer with Allied Universal at a leading healthcare location, you will welcome staff and visitors, manage entries, verify credentials, and support badge and visitor processes while keeping a strong, visible presence. You will conduct routine patrols and report security-related concerns with clear communication and strong customer service. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license, where agility, teamwork, and integrity help you make an impact.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / 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 staff, patients, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at designated entry points by checking identification, verifying authorization, issuing temporary credentials when directed, and maintaining visitor logs.
• Screen individuals, packages, and deliveries in accordance with location procedures and report prohibited items and/or suspicious activity to site leadership.
• Monitor alarms, access control panels, and camera systems when assigned, and document irregular activity following post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical emergencies, disturbances, and/or facility policy violations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, including lobbies, corridors, parking areas, and restricted zones as assigned.
• Help to reduce unauthorized entry by challenging and redirecting individuals in restricted areas and coordinating with management for proper escort when required.
• Complete detailed reports for shift activities, incidents, and unusual observations, and communicate pertinent information during shift handoff.
• Support location procedures related to patient privacy and controlled areas by limiting access to authorized personnel and reporting potential privacy concerns through the appropriate channels.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 1+ years of security experience is required.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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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