Security Guard Residential Community Patrol

About the role

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.

Pay

$18.87 per hour

Schedule

Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (fixed anchor shift) with the option to pick up additional shifts via the Claim‑A‑Shift program; six‑month commitment to the assigned site and weekly shift, ability to scale hours up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a shelter location.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, respectful, problem‑solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility, surrounding grounds, entry points, common areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security‑related concerns.
• Monitor access to the location, observe visitor and resident activity, and report unusual conditions, policy violations, and maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare accurate activity logs and incident reports, and communicate professionally with site personnel, emergency responders, and Allied Universal leadership as needed.

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.
• Pass a background investigation in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Undergo a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet any licensing requirements mandated by state and/or local laws (may be required prior to employment).
• Hold a valid driver’s license only if the position requires driving.

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more (Smart Tools).
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participation in a retirement savings plan.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.