Security Officer Patrol Operations

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 Patrol Operations in Jamaica, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer at a shelter location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond professionally to concerns. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue07:30 AM - 03:30 PMWed07:30 AM - 11:30 AMThur07:30 AM - 03:30 PMFri03:30 PM - 11:30 PMSat03:30 PM - 11:30 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 emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access to the shelter location, verify authorized entry, maintain visitor logs, and report unauthorized access or suspicious activity to site management and/or appropriate personnel.
• Respond to resident concerns, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, respectful, problem-solving manner while following established reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior common areas, entrances, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify maintenance, access control, or security-related concerns.
• Document incidents, observations, patrol activity, and daily occurrences in required reports, and communicate relevant information to supervisors and incoming personnel.

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.

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

2026-1659167