Security Officer - Shelter Intake Patrol

Allied Universal•New York, NY

9d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Shelter Intake Patrol 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 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 a Patrol Unarmed Officer at a shelter location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with residents, staff, and visitors, document observations, and respond to concerns with professionalism and respect. At Allied Universal, you will bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, support a people-first culture, and deliver through teamwork and integrity.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a shelter location.
Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas, including common spaces, entrances, stairwells, and perimeter areas, to help identify and report unusual activity and/or hazards.
Monitor access points, observe visitor flow, and assist with entry procedures as directed by site policy, including checking identification and/or authorized access lists when assigned.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalating conflicts when appropriate and requesting assistance from onsite leadership and/or public emergency services as needed.
Prepare complete and accurate reports of daily activities, incidents, and observations, including documenting policy violations, property conditions, and resident and/or visitor concerns.
Perform routine checks of doors, gates, and building systems as assigned, and report maintenance issues, unsecured areas, and/or unauthorized occupants to site management.
Provide security-related presence during resident movement, services, and/or program hours, assisting staff with maintaining orderly operations and communicating expectations to residents and visitors.
Operate communications equipment and site technology as assigned, including radios, phones, and/or incident reporting systems, and promptly relay information to the appropriate contacts.
Support evacuations, shelter-in-place, and other emergency procedures when directed, assisting with notifications, crowd guidance, and accountability per site instructions.

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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