Security Officer Access Control Operations

Allied Universal; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal® seeks a Security Officer Access Control Operations in Newark, NJ to safeguard clients across industries, manage entry points, verify credentials, and monitor visitor activity. You’ll provide exceptional customer service while maintaining secure access and a welcoming environment for employees and guests.

The role requires adherence to site procedures, a valid driver’s license where applicable, and readiness for a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 18 years old for unarmed roles (21+ for armed).
• Background check in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen as required by law.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees and visitors at a financial institution.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials and entry requirements.
• Maintain accurate access-control records and issue visitor badges.
• Report discrepancies or unauthorized access attempts.
• Respond calmly to incidents and notify appropriate contacts and emergency personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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 Access Control Operations in Newark, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a financial institution location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and provide exceptional customer service. Your visible presence and clear communication will help deter incidents while supporting a welcoming environment for employees and guests. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring for people, and integrity guide the work we do.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon08:00 AM - 04:00 PMTue08:00 AM - 04:00 PMWed08:00 AM - 04:00 PMThur08:00 AM - 04:00 PMFri08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, visitor authorizations, and entry requirements in accordance with site-specific procedures.
• Maintain accurate access-control records, issue and collect visitor badges as directed, and report discrepancies or unauthorized access attempts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, lobby areas, and the business perimeter to help identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.