Security Officer - Private Residential Community

Allied Universal•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer at a private residential community, you will help maintain a welcoming and secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying access, and communicating professionally with residents, visitors, vendors, and staff. You will remain visible, respond to security-related concerns, and help deter incidents through attentive observation and customer service. The role includes site-specific access-control procedures, patrols, incident reporting, and emergency response activities when appropriate.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet any licensing requirements that apply under state or local laws and regulations; licensing may be required before employment.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and vendors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Monitor entry and exit points, verify visitor authorization, maintain visitor logs, and issue or collect access credentials in accordance with property procedures.
Respond to access-related incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, parking areas, entry points, and the property perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
Report observations, incidents, and maintenance concerns accurately and promptly using required documentation and communication procedures.