Security Guard Armed Patrol - Transit Company

Job Description
As a Security Guard Armed Patrol Readiness in Queens, NY, 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 an Armed Patrol Officer supporting a government transit environment, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, respond to security-related concerns, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will help foster a welcoming environment while working with integrity, reliability, agility, and teamwork. This armed position requires a Law Enforcement Officer License.

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to transit personnel, passengers, and visitors while carrying out site-specific procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
Conduct regular and random armed patrols of assigned transit facilities, platforms, stations, yards, access points, and surrounding perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity.
Monitor access points and verify authorization for employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors in accordance with established procedures.
Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with appropriate transit personnel and emergency responders as needed.
Prepare accurate reports and maintain required documentation for patrol observations, incidents, and unusual activity.

Minimum Requirements:

Possess a Law Enforcement Officer License.
An Armed Guard Card or License is preferred.
Be at least 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.
Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
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.