Unarmed Security Officer — Shelter, Full-Time Night Shift

Allied Universal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Transitional Shelter in South Ozone Park, NY to serve and safeguard residents and staff at shelters, patrolling, monitoring access, and providing courteous customer service.

The role requires calm handling of incidents, clear reporting, and maintaining a welcoming environment. This full-time position pays $18.87 per hour, with background checks and drug screening as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants subject to background check in accordance with laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply per state/local laws.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers while carrying out site‑specific security procedures and emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and concerns in a calm, respectful, problem‑solving manner following reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of the facility to identify hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Monitor access to the location and verify authorized visitors.
• Support a welcoming, professional environment by communicating respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Customer service

Patrols

Access control

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Transitional Shelter in South Ozone Park, NY to serve and safeguard residents and staff at shelters, patrolling, monitoring access, and providing courteous customer service.

The role requires calm handling of incidents, clear reporting, and maintaining a welcoming environment. This full-time position pays $18.87 per hour, with background checks and drug screening as part of employment.