Security Officer - Apartment Community Patrol

Allied Universal • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Security Officer – Apartment Community Patrol provides reliable, consistent security coverage at an assigned site on designated weekly anchor shifts. The role requires a six-month commitment to the assigned schedule. Officers may claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform, allowing them to increase their hours and work at multiple sites. The position is intended for part-time employment, with the opportunity to build up to a full-time schedule of as many as 40 hours per week and the option to scale back. The listed schedule is Wednesday and Friday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM. Pay is $17.00 per hour.

The officer provides customer service while carrying out security procedures and site-specific policies, responds to incidents, patrols the property and perimeter, monitors access points and activity, and reports observations and concerns. Applicants must meet the stated age and education requirements and are subject to background investigation and drug screening. Licensing may be required under applicable state or local rules.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
• A valid driver's license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies, and conduct emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations calmly and with a problem-solving approach.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter to identify and report unusual activity or conditions.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout the location according to site-specific procedures.
• Complete required reports and communicate observations, incidents, and concerns to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven annual holidays paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the employee perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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