Security Officer Emergency Housing

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.

About the role

As an Unarmed Security Officer supporting a government services location in New York, NY, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. You will help support a welcoming, orderly environment while working with a team that reflects Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, and integrity-driven values.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, staff, residents, and other stakeholders by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a government-operated homeless services location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and/or emergency responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including entrances, common areas, perimeters, and parking locations, to help identify and report unusual activity or maintenance concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity in accordance with site procedures; document observations, incidents, and patrol activities accurately and promptly.
• Maintain a professional presence while communicating respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and helping to support an orderly environment.

Requirements

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• 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.

Benefits

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Pay

$18.87 / hour

Schedule

• Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Thursday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Friday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Saturday: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM