Security Officer - Flex Shelter Patrol Guard
About The Position
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. Job Description As a Security Officer - Flex Shelter Patrol Guard in BROOKLYN, NY , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a shelter location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and stay visible to help discourage security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with staff, residents, and visitors, respond to concerns, and document observations with attention to detail. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset while supporting a reliable, agile, and innovative presence on site.
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Possess a state, county, and/or city issued security license preferred.
- Maintain CPR certification preferred.
- Be able to lift up to 20 lbs preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to residents, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a shelter location.
- Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter points, noting unusual activity and documenting observations per post orders.
- Monitor entry and exit points, assist with visitor check-in and/or badge procedures as required, and help to maintain orderly access to the property.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, using verbal de-escalation techniques and requesting assistance from site leadership and/or public emergency services when appropriate.
- Complete accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and shift handoffs, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal supervision and site contacts.
Benefits
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
