Security Officer Transitional Shelter

Security Officer Transitional Shelter

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. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a shelter location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide how we serve.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTime

Tue 07:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Thur 11:30 PM - 07:30 AM

Fri 03:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Sat 03:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Sun 11:30 PM - 07:30 AM

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 at a shelter location.
• Monitor access points, check credentials as required, maintain visitor logs, and report unauthorized persons or unusual activity according to site procedures.
• Respond to resident concerns, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, respectful, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior and exterior areas, including entrances, common areas, and the property perimeter, to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and observations accurately, and communicate relevant information to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

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.