Security Officer Part Time Flex

Allied Universal; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part Time Enhanced Security Officer in Lakewood, NJ. The role features fixed shifts with the Earn More program, offering reliable hours and opportunities to increase earnings.

You will provide customer service, monitor access points, respond to incidents, conduct patrols, and prepare daily activity reports. Requirements include a high school diploma, background check, and drug screening where permitted; licensing requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• Background check required under federal, state, and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply per state/local laws.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• A valid driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, vendors, and visitors.
• Monitor access points and verify visitor authorization; maintain records.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols of residential areas, entrances, parking, and perimeter.
• Prepare daily activity reports and document incidents and access-control exceptions.

Skills

Access control

Computer/Tablet literacy

Age 18+

Background check compliance

Drug screening compliance

Driver's license (driving positions)

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.

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Flex in Lakewood, NJ, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $17.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick-up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part‑time hours this week and full‑time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build‑up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, vendors, and/or visitors while carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, access‑control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor and vendor authorization, maintain entry records, and communicate access concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established reporting and escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security‑related concerns.
• Prepare accurate daily activity reports and document incidents, observations, and access‑control exceptions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control/badge experience 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.