Security Officer Residential 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 Officer Residential Shelter in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelters. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal, you will monitor and patrol a shelter location, maintaining a visible presence that helps deter incidents and supports a welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. You will conduct routine rounds, report security-related concerns, respond professionally to situations, and provide exceptional customer service. Join a caring, reliable team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur12:00 AM - 08:00 AM Fri12:00 AM - 08:00 AM Sat12:00 AM - 08:00 AM Sun12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and/or service providers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.

• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner while documenting observations and actions taken.

• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the shelter location, including common areas, entrances, exits, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas.

• Monitor access points and help maintain orderly entry and exit procedures in accordance with site-specific policies.

• Report unusual activity, property concerns, policy violations, and maintenance-related hazards to appropriate site contacts and/or Allied Universal supervision.

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. Requisition ID

• 2026-1711889