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 OfficerTransitional Shelter in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such asTransitional Shelters. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a Transitional Shelter, you will conduct routine patrols, 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’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.32 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:30 PM - 11:30 PMTue03:30 PM - 11:30 PMFri11:30 PM - 07:30 AMSat03:30 PM - 11:30 PMSun03:30 PM - 11:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers while carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related responsibilities at a residential location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of residential common areas, entry points, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas to help identify and report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, and unauthorized access.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor and vendor authorization in accordance with site policies, and maintain accurate visitor and incident documentation.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, contacting appropriate personnel and emergency responders when needed.
• Communicate observations and relevant information to site management, Allied Universal leadership, and incoming personnel through clear reports and shift handoffs.

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.
• FO2 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: 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

2026-1654317