Security Officer Part Time Overnight

Allied Universal; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement plan

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Cranford, NJ seeks a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Patrol Digital Reporting. This role provides reliable hours at an assigned site with the flexibility to earn more by picking up additional shifts.

The pay rate is $18.00 per hour, with a fixed anchor shift and the option to expand hours as available. Responsibilities include customer service, routine patrols, incident response, access monitoring, and precise reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of security-related experience.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• State, county, or city-issued security license preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• License requirements depend on state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and staff by carrying out security-related procedures and policies.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of interiors, exteriors, parking areas, and perimeters.
• Respond to incidents and access concerns calmly and professionally.
• Monitor access points and observe movement of people and vehicles per site procedures.
• Document incidents and patrol activity and communicate with site contacts and leadership.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State/County/City security license

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.

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

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 Unarmed Patrol Digital Reporting in Cranford, 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: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeSat12:00 AM - 07:00 AMSun12:00 AM - 07:00 AM

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 clients, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of facility interiors, exterior areas, parking locations, and perimeter areas to help identify and record unusual activity, hazards, or policy concerns.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner.
• Monitor access points and observe the movement of people and vehicles in accordance with site‑specific procedures.
• Document incidents, observations, and patrol activities accurately and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Have at least 2 years of security‑related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• Have access control and badge experience, preferred.
• Possess a state, county, or city‑issued security‑related license, 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.

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.