Security Officer Armed Weekdays

Allied Universal; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Career growth opportunities

Paid training

Job summary

Allied Universal in Newark, NJ is hiring an Armed Security Officer for a Monday–Friday day shift. This full-time position pays $22.61 per hour base plus a $5.55 per hour prevailing wage, totaling $28.16 per hour.

Licenses and background checks are required, with uniforms and training provided. The role involves serving clients across various industries, performing safety procedures, incident response, and regular patrols to maintain a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• Background investigation conducted per federal/state/local laws; drug screen required.
• Participation in security/safety training programs; licensing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.

Skills

Armed guard card

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Security Officer Armed Weekdays

Job Locations: US-NJ-Newark

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

JOIN THE WORLD'S LEADING GLOBAL SECURITY COMPANY!

NOW HIRING ARMED SECURITY PROFESSIONALS FOR A SITE IN NEWARK, N.J.!

FULL TIME

PAY RATE : $22.61 / HOUR

WITH A PREVAILING WAGE OF $5.55 / HOUR

TOTALING $28.16 / HOUR

SHIFTS AVAILABLE : MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30AM - 4:30PM

REQUIREMENTS : ARMED GUARD CARD. PERMIT TO CARRY.

OFFERING AMAZING CAREER ADVANCEMENTS, PROMOTIONS FROM WITHIN, PAID ORIENTATION, UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT PROVIDED AT NO COST, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES!

As an Armed Security Officer you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
• 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.
• Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs
• 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

Perks and Benefits

• Health insurance and Eligible for our company's retirement plans
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more...

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.

Requisition ID: 2026-1679271