Security Guard Supportive Housing

Allied Universal • New York, NY

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Guard for an assigned supportive housing site in Brooklyn, New York. The role provides a fixed weekly anchor shift, with a six-month commitment, and the option to claim additional shifts through the company’s scheduling platform. Additional shifts may make it possible to work up to 40 hours per week, while retaining the option to scale back. The listed pay rate is $18.87 per hour. The scheduled shift is Sunday, 12:00 AM–8:00 AM.

The Security Guard supports safety and site operations by assisting residents, visitors, staff, and service providers; following site-specific procedures; monitoring access; conducting unarmed patrols; responding to incidents; and reporting concerns to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Access control or badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers by carrying out site-specific security procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations calmly and professionally, and document observations and actions according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of shelter common areas, entrances, exits, exterior grounds, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Monitor access points and assist with visitor, vendor, and resident entry procedures in accordance with site-specific policies.
• Report maintenance issues, hazards, suspicious activity, and other security-related concerns to appropriate site personnel and Allied Universal supervision.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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