Security Officer Part Time Transitional Shelter

Allied Universal • New York, NY

5d • 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. As a Security Officer Part Time Transitional Shelter in Jamaica, 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. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal, you will monitor and patrol a shelter location, maintaining a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will support residents, staff, and visitors through professional communication, routine patrols, and timely reporting of concerns. Join a caring, reliable team that puts people first, works together with integrity, and delivers exceptional service.

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, staff, and service providers by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a residential shelter location.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior common areas, entrances, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, or policy violations.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site procedures, maintaining a professional presence and assisting with authorized entry processes.
• Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift communications, and promptly notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders when needed.

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