Security Officer Full Time Afternoon

Alliedbarton Security Services; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer for the Morris Plains, NJ area. This full-time afternoon shift involves unarmed patrols at a financial institution, providing excellent customer service to employees and visitors while maintaining a secure environment.

You will conduct patrols, monitor access, and respond to incidents, documenting activities and coordinating handoffs per site procedures. A positive, professional presence is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check conducted in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by following security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of the financial services location, including interior areas, entry points, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor and employee activity, reporting issues to appropriate personnel.
• Complete accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and shift handoffs as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Patrol procedures

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Guard card/license

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

As a Security Officer Full TimeAfternoon in Morris Plains, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a financial institution location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and report security-related concerns. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.22 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the financial services location, including interior areas, entry points, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor and employee activity, reporting unusual conditions, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to the appropriate personnel.
• Complete accurate activity reports, incident documentation, and shift handoff communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• 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.