Security Officer Residential 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 Officer Residential Shelter in New York, NY , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential Shelters. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal, you will monitor and patrol a shelter and technology-focused location, maintaining a visible presence to help deter incidents. You will support residents, visitors, and staff through professional communication, routine reporting, and responsive customer service. Join an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon07:30 AM - 03:30 PMTue07:30 AM - 03:30 PMFri08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSat07:30 AM - 03:30 PMSun07:30 AM - 03:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities within a shelter environment.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior common areas, building entrances, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unauthorized activity, hazards, and maintenance concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorization as directed by site policies, and maintain accurate logs, incident reports, and shift documentation.
• Support a respectful, trauma-informed environment by communicating professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds and coordinating with on-site staff and emergency responders 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.

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

2026-1654323