Job Description
Overview
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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Full Time Patrol Screening in Barrington, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed patrol officer in a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents. You will support access activity, provide outstanding customer service and communication, and bring a caring, reliable, and team-driven approach grounded in integrity and innovation.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.92 / Hour
Job Schedule:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tue | 05:00 PM - 01:00 AM |
| Wed | 05:00 PM - 01:00 AM |
| Thur | 05:00 PM - 01:00 AM |
| Fri | 05:00 PM - 01:00 AM |
| Sat | 05:00 PM - 01:00 AM |
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to all visitors, drivers, and facility personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting activity and communicating with site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the distribution location, including docks, trailer yards, parking areas, entry points, and perimeter lines, helping to identify unusual activity and/or policy concerns.
- Monitor access points and verify authorized entry for employees, contractors, and delivery personnel, helping to support orderly operations and proper visitor and vehicle processing.
- Observe site conditions related to cargo movement, vehicle traffic, and facility operations, and report maintenance issues, suspicious activity, and/or procedural violations according to post instructions.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
- X-ray screening experience 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.
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.
Closing
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.
