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Security Officer - Patrol

Buffalo, New York

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Security Officer - Patrol

Buffalo, New York Position Type: Full Time Shift Type: Afternoon Req ID: 2026-1526549 Pay Rate: USD $22.41/Hr. Work Days Available: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Date posted: 02/04/2026
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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 - Patrol in Buffalo, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy financial institution location, you will conduct routine foot patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and support staff and visitors with clear communication and friendly customer service. You will document observations, respond to security-related concerns, and work closely with your team to maintain smooth daily operations. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.41 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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, visitors, and vendors at a financial services location by following Allied Universal and site-specific security-related procedures, access guidelines, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
  • Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior and exterior areas including lobby areas, teller lines, offices, vestibules, parking areas, and perimeter doors to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
  • Monitor and report unusual conditions such as loitering, suspicious behavior, forced-door alarms, and/or unauthorized access attempts, and notify site contacts and/or emergency services per post orders.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation support, medical response requests, and/or evacuation coordination when directed.
  • Complete detailed security-related reports and daily activity logs, document incidents and patrol observations, and communicate status updates to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.

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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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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Career Path

Allied Universal offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.

  • Regional President
  • Regional Vice President
  • General Manager
  • Branch Manager
  • Director of Operations
  • Client Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Field Supervisor
  • Shift Supervisor
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  • Employee Discount Program

  • Tuition Discount Program

  • Training & Career Development Programs

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