Security Officer Transitional Shelter

Allied Universal • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Transitional Shelter in Jamaica, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in 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 locations, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents while supporting residents, staff, and visitors with strong customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal and bring an agile, reliable, and innovative approach, a caring people-first mindset, and integrity-driven teamwork to a role that makes a meaningful daily impact.

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

• FO2 Benificial

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, staff, and visitors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access protocols, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or emergency services when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, common areas, entrances, exits, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access to the location by observing arrivals and departures, verifying authorization when required, and reporting suspicious behavior, trespassing, and/or policy violations.
• Support a structured and respectful environment within the shelter location by following post orders, reporting maintenance or environmental concerns, and assisting with de-escalation when appropriate.

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