Security Guard Temporary Shelter

Job Description

Job Description

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 Guard Temporary Shelter in Jamaica, NY , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed officer at a shelter location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help discourage security-related incidents, and support residents, guests, and staff with strong customer service and communication. In this people-first role, you will bring reliability, integrity, and teamwork to each shift while helping create a welcoming environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon11:30 PM - 07:30 AMTue11:30 PM - 07:30 AMWed11:30 PM - 07:30 AMThur11:30 PM - 07:30 AMSun11:30 PM - 07:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities within a shelter location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns according to site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, common areas, entry points, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access to the location by observing entrances and exits, verifying authorized visitors when required, and reporting suspicious behavior and/or policy violations.
• Support a respectful environment by interacting professionally with individuals on site, helping to address conflicts through verbal de-escalation, and notifying supervisors and/or emergency services when 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.
• 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.
• F02 Fire Guard Beneficial

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.

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:

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Requisition ID

2026-1632150