Security Officer Access Control Logistics

Allied Universal; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: Access to exclusive tech

Career Growth: Paid training and promo

Financial and Health Benefits: 401(k)/

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Access Control Checkpoint in Edison, NJ. You will manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and patrol the site while delivering outstanding customer service and clear communication.

This full-time role includes evening shifts, a $19.12/hour pay rate, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Six months of security-related experience or more.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check as required by law.
• Drug screen as required by law.
• Licensing as required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points at a logistics and distribution location, verify credentials and delivery documentation, and control entry and exit for personnel, visitors, and vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records of visitor activity, vehicle movements, access-control events, and security-related incidents in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency services when required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Access Control Checkpoint in Edison, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer supporting a dynamic logistics and distribution location. You will manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. Provide outstanding customer service and clear communication while working with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and guided by integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.12 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Mon: 05:00 PM - 01:00 AM


• 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

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees by carrying out site‑specific access‑control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.


• Monitor access points at a logistics and distribution location, verify credentials and delivery documentation, and control entry and exit for personnel, visitors, and vehicles.


• Maintain accurate records of visitor activity, vehicle movements, access‑control events, and security-related incidents in accordance with site procedures.


• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency services when required.


• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess at least six months of security-related experience.


• 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.

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.