Security Officer - Ferry Terminal Patrol

Security Officer - Ferry Terminal Patrol Job in New York, New York

New York, New York Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Overnight Req ID: 2026-1639534 Work Days Available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Date posted: 07/23/2026

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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 Ferry Terminal Patrol Guard in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic government transportation location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment through strong customer service and communication. Guided by our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, you will work with integrity and teamwork while putting people first every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed12:15 AM - 08:45 AMThur12:15 AM - 08:45 AMFri12:15 AM - 08:45 AMSat12:15 AM - 08:45 AMSun12:15 AM - 08:45 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, passengers, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a government transportation location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report relevant details to site contacts and/or public agency representatives.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of terminals, waiting areas, entry points, docks, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access points and public areas, observe passenger and visitor activity, and communicate concerns, hazards, and/or policy violations according to site protocols.
• Support day-to-day location operations by assisting with crowd management, providing directions and information, and documenting incidents, observations, and/or routine activity in required reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• A New York State Security Guard License is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• Proof of a high school diploma or GED is required by the client.
• 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.

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.

Licensed by the New York State Department of State

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.

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: www.aus.com/offices.

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