Security Officer Flex Rapid Response Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Flex Rapid Response Patrol in Newark, NJ. The role supports a range of client sites with varied shifts and a self-scheduling program to maximize coverage and career growth opportunities.

You will perform patrols, monitor for safety and security issues, and respond to emergencies while providing courteous service to clients, employees, and visitors. Pay rate is $19.39 per hour, with 30–40 scheduled hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Available to work varying shifts including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Have reliable transportation to site locations.
• Available for last-minute shift scheduling as needed.
• Be able to travel varying distances to client sites.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for additional roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department when needed.
• Warn violators of rule infractions and manage entrances/exits.
• Observe personnel to prevent theft and ensure proper removal of property.
• Investigate incidents and prepare written reports; log activities as required.
• Assist customers, employees, and visitors courteously and professionally.
• Make emergency notifications as necessary per site orders.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Reliability

Last-minute scheduling

Travel readiness

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

The Security Professional Branch Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, finance, retail, and more. Join our world-class team and take the next step in your career with a role that offers hands-on experience, diverse work environments, and the opportunity to build a strong foundation with a leader in the security industry.

In this role, you can expect to work 30-40 hours per week, offering steady income and opportunities for growth. Your schedule will vary week to week, based on a combination of manager-assigned shifts and those you pick up through our Earn More, Claim-A-Shift self-scheduling program. Shifts, days, locations, and assignments will change regularly, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals who are adaptable, dependable, and ready to take on new challenges. Please note that you will be assigned to work irregular shifts with little to no advance notice to support client needs.

As a Security Officer Flex Rapid Response Patrol in Newark, NJ, you'll expand your skillset, gain exposure to a variety of sites, and position yourself for advancement within the company. This is more than just a job-its a pathway to a long-term career.

Pay Rate: $19.39 / Hour

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or call the police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

Basic Qualifications:

• Be available to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be available for last-minute shift scheduling.
• Be able to travel varying distances.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for