Security Guard - Shelter Patrol Part-Time

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 Guard - Shelter Patrol Part-Time in Bronx, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Shelter, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a shelter location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that may help to reduce security-related incidents. You will greet residents and visitors, respond to questions and concerns, document observations, and communicate clearly with site staff. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, and integrity to a people-first team that works together to support the community.

Position Type: Part 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities in a shelter environment.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including disputes, medical calls, welfare concerns, and other resident or visitor issues, and request assistance when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, common areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and to identify unusual conditions.
• Control access to the location by monitoring entrances, screening visitors per site procedures, verifying authorization as required, and directing individuals to appropriate areas.
• Monitor and report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and prohibited items or activities, and take appropriate actions consistent with post orders.
• Document and report daily activities, incidents, and observations in required reports, including maintaining accurate shift logs and completing incident reports.
• Interact with residents in a professional, respectful manner, helping to de-escalate tense situations through communication and conflict-management techniques.
• Support staff with crowd control and orderly movement during busy periods such as meal times, intake hours, and service distribution.
• Perform routine checks of doors, locks, lighting, and other conditions, and promptly report maintenance concerns or hazards to site management.
• Operate communication equipment such as phones and radios, and coordinate with on-site personnel and local public responders when appropriate.
• Follow all site-specific post orders, Allied Universal policies, and client instructions while maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Assist with emergency response activities such as evacuations, severe weather procedures, and medical response notifications as directed by site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.