Security Officer Part Time Afternoon

Allied Universal; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access to shifts

Career growth and training

Retirement savings plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer Part Time Afternoon in Cranbury, NJ. You’ll manage access for visitors, employees, and vehicles, verify credentials, and respond to incidents at a distribution location.

This part-time role offers a $19.68 per hour pay rate with daytime and weekend shifts, a flexible schedule via the Claim a Shift platform, and opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Guard card or license preferred.
• Experience with alarm panels preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Driver's license required only for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while following site access-control procedures.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials; direct visitors.
• Document vehicles and shipments and report discrepancies.
• Respond to incidents calmly following security protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points and perimeter.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control 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 Afternoon in Cranbury, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, 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 logistics and distribution location, you will manage visitor, employee, and vehicle access, verify credentials, monitor entry points, and respond to security-related incidents. You will help maintain an organized environment through professional communication, routine observations, and exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, innovative, and caring culture puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type

Part Time

Pay Rate

$19.68 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeSat02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and/or employees while carrying out site‑specific access‑control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, maintain visitor and delivery records, and direct authorized personnel to appropriate areas of the distribution location.
• Screen and document incoming and outgoing vehicles, shipments, and deliveries in accordance with site procedures; report discrepancies or unauthorized access attempts to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established security‑related protocols and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, warehouse spaces, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
• Experience with alarm panels is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems 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.