Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol Response Team

Allied Universal • New York, NY

16d • $18 • Onsite

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 - Unarmed Patrol Response Team in New York, NY , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a shelter location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and remain highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to calls for assistance, document observations, and communicate clearly with staff and visitors while providing strong customer service. At Allied Universal, you will work with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity with a caring, people-first culture.

Requirements

• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• Have 1 or more years of security-related experience.
• Client requires proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• 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 and/or First Aid is preferred and may be completed post hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, staff, visitors and/or vendors by following site-specific procedures, access control requirements and security-related protocols at a shelter location.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site management and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols of common areas, entrances, stairwells, exterior perimeter and other assigned areas, noting conditions that may help to deter unwanted activity.
• Monitor doors, gates, cameras and/or alarm systems as assigned, verifying authorized entry and reporting suspicious or unusual activity to the appropriate contacts.
• Complete timely reports such as shift logs, incident reports and patrol documentation, and communicate relevant updates during post transitions.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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