Security Officer Housing Intake Center

Alliedbarton Security Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in New York, NY seeks an Experienced Unarmed Security Officer to protect government services locations, monitor access points, and respond to incidents with professional calm. The role emphasizes customer service, visibility, and adherence to site procedures, with daytime hours and a consistent schedule.

You will hold a New York Security Guard License, have at least 1 year of security experience, and pass background checks and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• New York State Security Guard License required.
• Minimum 1 year of security-related experience.
• Must be at least 18 (unarmed) / 21+ (armed).
• Background investigation and drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements comply with state/local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and staff at a government location.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in a calm, professional manner and notify responders as needed.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of interior/exterior areas to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points, report unusual activity, and maintain daily activity logs.
• Communicate professionally to staff, visitors, and public-agency personnel.

Skills

Security mindset

Customer service

Patrol and surveillance

Access control

Incident response

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Experienced Unarmed Patrol Operations in New York, 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 security-related incidents, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. You will contribute to a welcoming environment for staff and visitors while documenting activities and responding professionally to concerns. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.87 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue08:00 AM - 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 04:00 PMSat08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and staff at a government social-services location by carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related protocols.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interior and exterior areas, including entrances, common areas, parking areas, and the surrounding perimeter, to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points, observe and report unusual activity, and maintain accurate daily activity reports and incident documentation.
• Assist with maintaining orderly operations by communicating professionally with individuals receiving services, visitors, staff, and public-agency personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a New York State Security Guard License.
• Possess 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

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. For more information: www.aus.com.