Security Officer Housing Access Control

Requisition ID: 2026-1689252

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.

Responsibilities

As a Security Officer Housing Community Access Control in Brooklyn, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer with Allied Universal, you will monitor and patrol a shelter location, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. You will conduct routine rounds, report concerns, respond to incidents, and provide professional customer service and communication. Join a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers at a shelter location by carrying out site-specific procedures, access-control practices, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas, including common spaces, entry points, and perimeter areas, to help identify and report unusual activity, hazards, or policy concerns.
• Monitor access to the location, verify authorized entry as directed by site procedures, and maintain professional interactions with individuals entering or leaving the facility.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, respectful, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site personnel and/or emergency services when needed.
• Complete accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and shift communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific requirements.

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.

Benefits

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

Pay

$17.00 / Hour

Schedule

• Monday: 12:00 AM – 08:00 AM
• Tuesday: 12:00 AM – 08:00 AM
• Friday: 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM
• Saturday: 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM
• Sunday: 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM