Security Officer Transitional Housing Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial & Health Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Transitional Housing Patrol in Brooklyn, NY. You will safeguard residents, visitors, and staff at a shelter location, performing unarmed patrols, monitoring access, and responding to incidents with professionalism.

The role emphasizes compassionate customer service, clear communication, and teamwork. The schedule is full-time with evening and weekend shifts, offering growth and benefits within a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• One year of security-related experience required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• State/local security license preferred.
• 18+ (unarmed) / 21+ (armed)
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check required in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/locality.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful customer service to residents, visitors, and staff while following site procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of the facility, grounds, and perimeter to identify and report issues.
• Monitor entrances/exits and verify authorized access per site procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and alert appropriate personnel.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate observations to site leadership.

Skills

Customer service experience

Access control experience

Badge experience

Security license

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 Transitional Housing Patrolin Brooklyn, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. As an Unarmed Security Officer at a shelter location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support access control. You will provide compassionate customer service and clear communication while helping create a welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue04:00 PM - 12:00 AMWed04:00 PM - 12:00 AMThur04:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri04:00 PM - 12:00 AM Sat04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide respectful customer service to residents, visitors, and staff while carrying out site-specific procedures and security-related responsibilities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility, surrounding grounds, and perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity, maintenance concerns, or policy violations.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and common areas; verify authorized access in accordance with site procedures; and maintain awareness of activity throughout the location.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following emergency response procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and activity logs, and communicate observations and incidents to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• 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. For more information: www.aus.com.

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