Security Officer Full Time Screening Agent

Alliedbarton Security Services; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools program

Career growth opportunities

Financial and health benefits

Exclusive perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Screening Agent in Somerset, NJ. You will monitor access points, screen individuals and items, and support a welcoming, controlled environment while providing professional customer service.

You will report security concerns, follow site procedures, and deter incidents through visibility and proactive patrols. This role offers a steady schedule and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check will be conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screen required as a condition of employment.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at access points for clients, visitors, and employees.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, packages, and vehicles.
• Monitor access points and report unusual activity or policy violations.
• Respond to incidents following site-specific protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols to deter unauthorized access and maintain a secure environment.

Skills

Customer service

Security procedures

Screening

Patrols

Incident reporting

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Full Time Screening Agent in Somerset, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As a Screener, you will help support a welcoming, controlled environment by monitoring access points, screening individuals and items, and reporting security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate professionally, and remain visible to help deter incidents. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed12:00 AM - 08:00 AMThur12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSat12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, packages, and/or vehicles entering or leaving the location in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor access points and report unusual activity, prohibited items, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific response protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, loading areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and support a secure working 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.

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.