Security Officer Full Time Housing Center

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Jamaica, NY is seeking a full-time unarmed Security Officer to monitor and safeguard client facilities, assist visitors, and deter incidents with a visible, professional presence. You will perform patrols, respond to incidents, and document events according to site procedures while delivering excellent customer service to residents, staff, and service providers.

Qualified applicants have NYS Security Guard License, HS diploma, and at least 1 year of security experience;

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Minimum 1 year of security-related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned areas, entrances, common spaces, exterior grounds, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout the location, reporting suspicious conditions, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation in accordance with site procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Security procedures

Education

High School Diploma

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 Officer Full Time Unarmed Patrol Inspection in Jamaica, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an unarmed Security Officer supporting a government services location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and assist visitors and staff with exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide meaningful security-related work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Tue: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Fri: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Sat: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Sun: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of assigned areas, entrances, common spaces, exterior grounds, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout the location, reporting suspicious conditions, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and other required documentation in accordance with site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• 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.