Security Guard Transitional Housing

Allied Universal • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Guard Transitional Housing in South Ozone Park, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transitional Housing. As an Unarmed Security Officer at a Transitional Housing location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to concerns with professionalism. Join Allied Universal’s caring, reliable team, where integrity, innovation, and teamwork put people first.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a residential shelter location.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency services as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the building, entrances, common areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify authorized entry in accordance with site procedures, and maintain awareness of visitor, resident, and vendor activity.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and policy violations accurately and promptly in required reports and logs.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED