Security Officer Full Time Access Control

Allied Universal; New Jersey; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, invites applications for a Security Officer - Access Governance at a technology-focused location in Somerset, NJ. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and provide professional customer service to employees, visitors and vendors.

The role emphasizes strong communication, calm problem-solving, and reliable presence to deter incidents while maintaining a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required per federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• A drug screen is required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and deliveries per site policies.
• Monitor access control points; verify credentials; issue visitor badges; keep logs accurate.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Communication

Patrolling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control software

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 Full Time Access Governance in Somerset, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a technology-focused location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and provide professional customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors. Your visible presence and clear communication will help deter security-related incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Tue: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Wed: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Thur: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Fri: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a technology-focused corporate location.
• Monitor access control points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue visitor badges, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.
• Respond to access concerns, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, offices, common areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help identify unauthorized activity or facility concerns.
• Communicate professionally with site contacts, employees, and public emergency response personnel while supporting a welcoming, controlled environment.

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.

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.