Security Officer - Shelter Facility Rounds

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 - Shelter Facility Rounds in New York, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a shelter location, you will perform routine foot patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and respond to calls for assistance with calm, respectful communication. You will document observations, support staff and residents, and help maintain an organized environment. At Allied Universal, you will join a caring team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, delivering through teamwork and acting with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.02 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, staff, and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random foot patrols throughout the shelter, including common areas, sleeping areas as assigned, entrances, stairwells, and exterior perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Monitor access points by verifying authorization, managing visitor check-in as directed, and reporting unauthorized persons, loitering, and/or suspicious behavior to site leadership and/or emergency services as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, using verbal de-escalation techniques and coordinating with staff and/or local responders when needed.
• Complete detailed incident reports and shift logs, document patrol observations, and communicate hazards, maintenance concerns, and/or resident issues to on-site management.

Minimum Requirements:

• A New York State Security Guard License is required.
• A minimum of 1+ years of security experience is required.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma or GED.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Ability to lift more than 20 lbs 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.

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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