Security Officer - Historic Visitor Site

Allied Universal; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 3,651,000 - 4,959,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement Savings

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company in North America, is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer at a historic visitor site in Jersey City, NJ. The role involves screening visitors and packages, monitoring access points, and delivering professional customer service in a government facility setting.

You will work a set schedule (Wed, Sat, Sun) with shifts from 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM and earn pay at $30.55 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of security experience.
• Be able to lift more than 20 pounds.
• X-ray screening experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by federal/state/local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and personnel by carrying out screening procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Screen visitors, bags, packages, and other permitted items in accordance with established government facility procedures and access requirements.
• Monitor access points and assist with directing visitors to appropriate entrances, screening areas, and public locations.
• Respond to incidents, prohibited-item findings, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned public areas, access points, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity or conditions.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Screening procedures

Access control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 - Historic Visitor Site, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Screener supporting a government location, you will use screening procedures and equipment to help identify prohibited items, manage access, and support a welcoming experience for visitors and staff. You will communicate professionally, remain attentive to security-related concerns, and work collaboratively with onsite teams. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first and is built on teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $30.55 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Wed 07:45 AM - 04:15 PM
Sat 07:45 AM - 04:15 PM
Sun 07:45 AM - 04:15 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors and personnel by carrying out screening procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Screen visitors, bags, packages, and other permitted items in accordance with established government facility procedures and access requirements.
• Monitor access points and assist with directing visitors to appropriate entrances, screening areas, and public locations.
• Respond to incidents, prohibited-item findings, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned public areas, access points, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unusual activity or conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Be able to lift more than 20 pounds, preferred.
• Have X-ray screening experience, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.