Security Officer - Bank Alarm Response

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 Alarm Response 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, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that may help to deter security-related incidents. You will greet employees and visitors, support access control and incident reporting, and communicate clearly with site contacts. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset to a caring team that puts people first and acts with 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 and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Monitor entrances, lobbies, and customer service areas to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout interior spaces and around the perimeter, adjusting to changing conditions at the location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner and escalate concerns to site leadership and/or emergency services as required.
• Complete access control tasks such as verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, and directing deliveries to designated receiving areas.
• Observe and report unusual activity near ATMs, night depositories, and other high-traffic customer areas, following site-specific procedures for notifications.
• Operate and/or monitor security-related systems such as CCTV, intrusion alarms, and communication equipment, documenting observed activity per policy.
• Provide clear directions and assistance to customers and employees while maintaining a professional presence consistent with financial institution standards.
• Document shift activity, incidents, and patrol observations in daily logs and written reports, maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Work with Allied Universal leadership and site contacts to follow post orders, support client service needs, and communicate operational concerns.

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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