Security Officer Part Time Access Specialist

Alliedbarton Security Services; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal® is seeking a Part Time Access Authorization Specialist in Totowa, NJ to safeguard clients across industries including financial institutions. You will manage access, verify credentials, monitor entry points, and respond to security concerns while maintaining a visible, customer-focused presence.

The role offers part-time shifts with a pay rate of $21.25 per hour, and a schedule including day and evening hours. Join a team that values teamwork and a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of law enforcement or security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• State/local security license preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be 18+ (unarmed) or 21+ (armed) with HS diploma.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors.
• Monitor access points and review IDs and credentials.
• Control entry/exit activity and maintain access records.
• Respond to security incidents and alarms with calm, professional approach.
• Conduct regular patrols of entrances, business, and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service experience

Access control/badge handling

Licensing knowledge

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Badge access systems

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 Part Time Access Authorization Specialist in Totowa, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, 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 an Access Control Officer at a financial institution location, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing access, verifying credentials, monitoring entry points, and responding to security-related concerns. Your visible presence, professional communication, and customer service will help deter incidents while supporting employees and visitors. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, innovation, and a people-first culture guide how we serve.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $21.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial institution location.
• Monitor access points and review identification, visitor registrations, and access credentials in accordance with site-specific procedures.
• Control entry and exit activity for employees, visitors, contractors, deliveries, and vendors, maintaining accurate access-related records as required.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, restricted areas, the business, and the perimeter to help identify unusual conditions and support security-related operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 1+ years of law enforcement experience, 2+ years of security supervisor/manager experience, or 3+ years of security-related experience.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city-issued security license is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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 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.

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.