Security Guard Transitional Housing

Allied Universal•New York, NY

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a full-time, unarmed Security Guard to support a government-operated shelter serving individuals experiencing homelessness in New York, NY. The position safeguards residents, visitors, staff, and service providers through patrols, access control, incident response, and respectful customer service. The scheduled shifts are Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Pay is $18.87 per hour.

Requirements

Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
Have at least one year of security-related experience.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers while following site-specific procedures, access-control protocols, and emergency response activities.
Respond calmly to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and other critical events; notify site personnel or emergency services as directed by established procedures.
Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including entrances, common areas, perimeters, and parking areas.
Monitor access points and verify visitor and contractor authorization as required.
Maintain accurate activity, incident, and visitor logs.
Communicate professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds, de-escalate conflicts when appropriate, and report security-related observations to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.