Security Guard Shelter Fire Guard Patrols

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. As a Security Guard New York State Licensed Patrol in New York, NY, you will serve clients in government and other sectors, conducting patrols and maintaining a visible presence to deter incidents.

Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile team where integrity and teamwork support meaningful work in the community.

Qualifications

• New York State Security Guard License required.
• Minimum 1 year security-related experience.
• High school diploma or GED as required by client.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles (21+ for armed roles).
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by following security procedures and location policies.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, and critical situations calmly and report per established procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of the facility to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry; report suspicious activity or policy violations.
• Prepare clear reports and maintain activity logs and shift communications.

Skills

Customer service

Security procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 Guard New York State Licensed Patrol in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Unarmed Security Professional at a government services location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide outstanding customer service and communication to visitors and staff. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork support meaningful work in the community.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Tue 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Fri 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Sat 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Sun 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, location‑specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical emergencies, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility, entrances, common areas, grounds, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security‑related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorized entry as directed, and report unauthorized access, suspicious activity, or policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain required activity logs, incident documentation, and shift communications.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• Have at least 1 year of security‑related experience.
• Provide proof of a high school diploma or GED as required by the client.
• 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.

Licensed by the New York State Department of State

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.