Security Guard Housing Intake Center

Allied Universal • New York, NY

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard for an assigned government social-services location in New York, NY. The role provides customer service and security through site-specific procedures, access control, unarmed patrols, and appropriate emergency response activities. The position has a designated weekly anchor shift requiring a six-month commitment, with the option to claim additional shifts through the scheduling platform. The role is part-time and offers a path to work up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back. The listed pay rate is $18.87 per hour.

Requirements

• Possess a valid 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; 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 clients, visitors, and staff at a government social-services location by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control practices, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations; notify appropriate site contacts or emergency responders according to established procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including entrances, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorized entry in accordance with site policies, and report unauthorized access attempts or suspicious activity.
• Prepare clear, accurate activity and incident reports and communicate professionally with personnel, visitors, and responding agencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more 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