Security Guard Floater in NY

LASI Security Company, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Service Industries in New York is seeking a Security Guard Floater with open availability. This role supports daily security operations across assigned sites, ensuring safety, access control, and prompt response to incidents.

Responsibilities include interacting with residents and vendors, monitoring cameras, conducting interior and perimeter patrols, logging shift activities, handling packages, and escalating issues when needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Security Guard License as required by state law.
• 8-hour and 16-hour training certificates.
• Availability for full-time or part-time work.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with residents, guests, and vendors to handle day-to-day requests.
• Coordinate with building management and staff for smooth operations.
• Log and track building keys for move-ins/move-outs and access control.
• Maintain building safety, monitor cameras, and respond to emergencies promptly.
• Log shift activities and ensure proper handovers between shifts.
• Patrol interior and perimeter to identify risks and enforce policy.
• Assist with package deliveries and manage vendor deliveries.
• Escalate issues as required to maintain safety and security.

Skills

Communication skills

Situational awareness

Education

Security Guard License

8 hour + 16 hour certificates

Job description

Security Guard Floater

Open Availability

Pay Rate: $18.00 Per hour

Introduction

Established in 1918, Guardian Service Industries is a 4th generation family‑owned Janitorial, Security, Pest Control, and Engineering & Operations staffing corporation. We provide a comprehensive range of essential facility management services to over 1,000 clients across various sectors, inclusive of commercial and government buildings, residential communities, schools, industrial facilities, transportation hubs, and retail outlets throughout the East Coast and New England.

The Role:

Most/all of the following service tasks are to be completed daily depending on your role.

Responsibilities and Skills:

• Positively interact with residents, guests, and vendors while assisting with day‑to‑day requests and resolving complaints
• Communicate with building management and other staff to ensure smooth daily operations
• Log and keep track of both concierge and building keys for resident use or move‑in/move outs
• Maintain safety and security of the building, including monitoring security cameras, responding to emergencies and concerns promptly and efficiently, and exercising great judgement including escalating issues immediately
• Handle package deliveries, including logging and distributing, as well as external vendor deliveries
• Maintain accurate and complete shift logs ensuring proper "handover" for successful communication through shift changes
• Conduct patrol of the site interior and perimeter to identify potential security and safety risks or undesirable conditions. Evaluate situations and make logical decisions on how to proceed and direct work.
• Coordinate expedient responses to emergency conditions, including fires, safety hazards and threats to life and/or property in a calm, rational and persuasive manner. Handle undesired conduct, violations of building policy and civil laws as warranted for the security and safety of guests, employees, patrons and property.
• Maintain surveillance and reporting of any suspicious persons and/or packages.
• Execute a number of comprehensive and integrated security measures and countermeasures
• Must be able to adapt physically and to the changing needs and priorities of the site.
• Additional requirements are dependent on each building and location
• Upon hire, employees must successfully pass a background check

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.

Guardian Service Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Guardian Service Industries is committed to integrity, excellence, and diversity among its employees. Our company participates in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Valid Security Guard License, as dictated by state legislation

8 hour + 16 hour certificates

Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time

Pay: $18.00 per hour