Security Officer Part Time Alarm Response

Allied Universal; New Gretna (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

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Smart Tools: claim additional shifts

Career Growth opportunities

Financial Benefits: retirement plan

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Part Time Alarm Response in New Gretna, NJ. You will protect client facilities, deter incidents with a visible security presence, and ensure safety through professional customer service.

The role emphasizes patrols, access control, alarm monitoring, and adherence to site procedures, with a focus on reliability, teamwork, and integrity across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check required by law.
• Criminal histories considered in line with laws.
• Drug screening required where allowed by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and contractors following security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly and report as required.
• Conduct routine and random patrols of facilities to identify unusual activity or conditions.
• Monitor access by verifying credentials, directing visitors and deliveries, and documenting visits and incidents.
• Observe and report security concerns to leadership and site management.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Alarm panel experience

Guard card/license

Computer/tablet use

Age 18+ for unarmed roles

High school diploma

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 Part Time Alarm Response in New Gretna, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, 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. Join Allied Universal as an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location. You will conduct routine patrols, monitor access points and alarm activity, help to deter incidents through a visible presence, and deliver outstanding customer service. Using clear communication and a people-first approach, you will support a secure environment while demonstrating the agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity that define Allied Universal.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Sun: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of manufacturing and industrial facilities, production areas, parking areas, access points, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual activity or conditions.
• Monitor access to the location by verifying credentials, directing visitors and delivery personnel, and maintaining accurate visitor and incident documentation.
• Observe and report security-related concerns, facility hazards, and policy violations to Allied Universal leadership and site management as appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• 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 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.

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.