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Security Officer

Location
Far Rockaway, NY
Work type
Full Time · On-site
Posted
2026-08-25

Job description

As a Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Patrol Badge Credentialing in Far Rockaway, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a shelter setting, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will support access control, communicate professionally with residents, staff, and visitors, and provide exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal’s caring, team-focused culture, where integrity, reliability, and innovation guide the work we do.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.50 - $23.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time
Mon 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Tue 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Wed 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Thur 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Fri 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the shelter location, including common areas, entry points, exterior grounds, and perimeter areas.
Monitor access to the location, observe and report suspicious activity, and help to deter unauthorized entry or disruptive behavior.
Complete accurate activity logs, incident reports, and shift documentation, and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.
Minimum Requirements:

Have at least two years of security-related experience.
Customer service experience is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Comfortably using a computer or tablet 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.

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