Security Officer Transitional Shelter

Allied Universal • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Transitional Shelter in Long Island City, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transitional Shelters. 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 an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a Shelter location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication to residents and visitors. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork guide meaningful security-related work. CPR/First Aid and Guard Card/License are preferred.

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.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and/or service providers while carrying out site-specific procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a residential location.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of residential common areas, entrances, exterior grounds, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor authorization in accordance with site procedures, and maintain awareness of individuals entering and leaving the property.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related concerns accurately; prepare clear reports and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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