Security Officer Residential Shelter

Security Officer Residential Shelter

As a Security Officer Residential Shelter in Jamaica, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential Shelters. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Security Officer at a shelter location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine patrols, and remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents. You will support residents, staff, and visitors through strong customer service and communication while reflecting a caring culture, teamwork, reliability, innovation, and integrity in every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat03:30 PM - 11:30 PMSun03:30 PM - 11:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, staff, and visitors by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting security-related concerns according to site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location and perimeter, observing for unusual activity, unsecured areas, and conditions that could impact daily operations.
• Monitor entry and exit activity, verify authorized access when required, and help to deter unauthorized persons from entering restricted or staff-only areas.
• Support a respectful environment within the shelter location by communicating clearly with residents and guests, assisting with directions, and escalating security-related issues to site leadership and/or emergency services when appropriate.

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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: 2026-1637949