Unarmed Shelter Security Officer – Night Shift

Allied Universal; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Jamaica, NY is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Temporary Shelter to serve residents, visitors, and staff, patrolling shelter areas, monitoring entrances, and maintaining a welcoming environment.

You will respond to incidents professionally, prepare daily activity and incident reports, and work as part of a team that values integrity, customer service, and safety.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A background investigation will be conducted.
• A drug screen will be required.
• Licensing requirements may apply; a valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by carrying out security procedures and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the shelter location to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry following site procedures; document visitor and incident information.
• Respond to incidents calmly and professionally, notifying site contacts or emergency responders as needed.
• Prepare daily activity and incident reports and communicate observations to leadership and management.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Jamaica, NY is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Temporary Shelter to serve residents, visitors, and staff, patrolling shelter areas, monitoring entrances, and maintaining a welcoming environment.

You will respond to incidents professionally, prepare daily activity and incident reports, and work as part of a team that values integrity, customer service, and safety.