Security Officer Transitional Shelter
Overview
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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Transitional Shelter in South Ozone Park, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transitional Shelters. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer at a shelter location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and support residents, staff, and visitors with exceptional customer service and communication.
In this people-first role, you will bring reliability, agility, integrity, and teamwork to each shift while helping create a welcoming environment.
Position Type
Full Time
Pay Rate
$18.87 / Hour
Job Schedule
- DayTime: Mon 11:30 PM - 07:30 AM
Tue 11:30 PM - 07:30 AM
Fri 11:30 PM - 07:30 AM
Sat 11:30 PM - 07:30 AM
Sun 11:30 PM - 07:30 AM
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to residents, guests, staff, and/or visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns to site leadership when needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location, including common areas, entrances, exits, and perimeter areas, to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
- Monitor access to the location by observing entry and exit activity, verifying authorized access when required, and communicating professionally with individuals seeking assistance.
- Support a respectful environment within a residential shelter setting by addressing policy-related concerns, assisting with de-escalation when appropriate, and contacting emergency services and/or supervisors as needed.
Minimum 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.
- Applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licenses 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.
Why Join Us
- 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.
License Information
Licensed by the New York State Department of State
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department.
To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID 2026-1633068