Security Guard Housing Facility

Allied Universal • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring an experienced, unarmed Security Guard for a housing facility in New York, NY. The part-time role provides a designated site and weekly anchor shift, with a six-month commitment to that assignment. Employees may claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform, with the option to work up to 40 hours per week and scale back when needed. The listed rate is $18.87 per hour. The scheduled shift is Monday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM.

The guard provides customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers while following security procedures and site-specific policies. Duties include patrolling assigned areas, monitoring access, responding to incidents, and documenting activity. Employment is conditional on applicable background investigation and drug screening requirements.

Requirements

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Undergo a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, building perimeters, entrances, common areas, and surrounding grounds to deter unauthorized activity and identify potential concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for individuals entering restricted areas according to site procedures.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations, contacting site personnel or emergency services as needed.
• Prepare accurate reports and maintain required activity logs for patrols, incidents, observations, and unusual occurrences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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