Security Officer Transitional Housing

Security Officer Transitional Shelter

As a Security Officer Transitional Shelter in Jamaica, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transitional 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:  As an Unarmed Security Officer at a shelter location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and support residents, staff, and visitors with outstanding customer service and communication.

Join Allied Universal and be part of a caring, agile team that values reliability, teamwork, innovation, and integrity while making a meaningful impact each day.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time

Wed 11:30 PM - 07:30 AM

Thur 11:30 PM - 07:30 AM

Fri 11:30 PM - 07:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a shelter location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns through proper site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the building, common areas, entry points, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor access to the location by observing entrances and exits, verifying approved access when required, and reporting suspicious behavior and/or policy violations.
• Support a respectful environment by assisting with de-escalation, following post orders, and communicating with site contacts and/or first responders when needed.

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 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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