Security Officer Full Time Visitor Screening

Allied Universal; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Edison, NJ is seeking a Security Officer for full-time visitor screening. You will serve clients across manufacturing and industrial sites, maintain a welcoming, secure environment, and screen personnel and visitors while monitoring access points.

You will verify IDs, respond to incidents, conduct patrols, and support daily operations with professional communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check will be conducted as required by law.
• Drug screen may be required.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out security procedures and emergency responses when appropriate.
• Screen personnel, visitors, deliveries, and authorized items at entry points.
• Verify identification and direct individuals to check-in areas or contacts.
• Respond to incidents and escalation according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of screening areas and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Screening

Access control

Patrols

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tablet/Computer

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 Visitor Screening in Edison, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As a Screener at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, you will help maintain a welcoming, controlled environment by screening personnel and visitors, monitoring access points, documenting security-related activity, and providing outstanding customer service. Your professionalism, communication skills, and attention to detail will help deter incidents while supporting daily operations. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.60 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Tue 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Wed 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Sat 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Sun 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Screen personnel, visitors, deliveries, and authorized items entering and leaving the manufacturing and industrial location in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify identification, credentials, and access authorization, and direct individuals to appropriate check-in areas or site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of screening areas, entry points, and the surrounding perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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.