Security Officer Perimeter Patrol Officer

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.

As a Security Officer Perimeter Patrol Officer in Jamaica, NY
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. 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:  Join Allied Universal as an unarmed officer at a shelter location, where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help discourage incidents, and support residents, staff, and visitors with outstanding customer service and communication.

In this role, you will contribute to a caring, reliable, and innovative team culture built on integrity, agility, and teamwork while helping maintain a welcoming environment.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule: Day Time Tue
11:30 PM - 07:30 AM Sun
11:30 PM - 07:30 AM

• Provide customer service to residents, staff, and visitors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, 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 concerns to site leadership when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the shelter location, including common areas, entrances, exits, and perimeter areas, to help deter unwanted activity and/or identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access to the location by observing arrivals and departures, verifying authorization when required, and/or communicating site rules and expectations in a professional manner.
• Support daily operations by assisting with de‑escalation, following post orders, and completing required logs, reports, and other security‑related documentation.

• 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.

• 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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