Security Guard Full Time Housing Respite

About the role

As a Security Guard Full Time Unarmed Patrol Readiness in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government. As an Unarmed Security Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and provide professional customer service and communication. You will contribute to a welcoming environment through routine observations and timely reporting of security-related concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and agency partners by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control protocols, and emergency response activities at a government human services location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency services as directed by site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including entrances, common areas, perimeters, and surrounding grounds, to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify authorized entry, maintain visitor and incident records, and report suspicious activity, hazards, and policy violations to site leadership or Allied Universal management.
• Support a respectful, professional environment by providing directions, de-escalating nonviolent situations when appropriate, and interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds with compassion and courtesy.

Requirements

• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass 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).
• Pass 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 is required for driving positions only.

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.

Pay

$18.87 per hour

Schedule

• Monday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Saturday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
• Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Requisition ID: 2026-1714961 | Licensed by the New York State Department of State