Security Officer Shelter Patrols

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 Patrol Officer at a residential shelter location in Jamaica, NY, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate professionally, and respond to security-related concerns with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and clients by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a shelter location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior and exterior areas, including entry points, common areas, and the surrounding perimeter, to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to the location, verify authorized entry as directed by site procedures, and report suspicious activity or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and patrol documentation in accordance with Allied Universal and site 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.
• 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.
• 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 the Perks Program.

Pay

$17.87 - $18.87 per hour

Schedule

• Tuesday: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
• Wednesday: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
• Friday: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
• Saturday: 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM