Security Officer Part Time Reception

Alliedbarton Security Services; Wharton (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools Access to shift-claiming

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Reception Operations in Wharton, NJ. This role provides dependable hours at a logistics and distribution site with fixed anchor shifts and optional extra shifts to increase earnings.

Pay rate is $18.00 per hour with day and weekend schedules. The position offers part-time hours with potential progression toward a full-time schedule while maintaining a professional front desk presence.

Qualifications

• Two years of security-related experience.
• State/city security license preferred.
• Alarm panel experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk security at a logistics and distribution site by carrying out security procedures, site policies, and emergency response activities.
• Greet and screen visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain logs.
• Monitor access points, receive deliveries and calls, and communicate visitor arrivals and concerns to site personnel.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow reporting and escalation procedures.
• Maintain a professional front desk presence and report suspicious activity to Allied Universal leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Alarm panel experience

Security experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Alarm panels

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

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 Reception Security Operations in Wharton, 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:

DayTimeSat11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun11:00 AM - 11:00 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 clients, visitors, drivers, and employees at a front desk within a logistics and distribution location by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Greet and screen visitors, verify identification and access authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor logs in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor access points, receive and direct deliveries and incoming calls, and communicate visitor arrivals, concerns, and routine information to appropriate site personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Maintain a professional front desk presence, observe activity in the reception area, and report suspicious or unusual activity to Allied Universal leadership and/or site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least two years of security‑related experience are required.
• A state, county, or city‑issued security license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge 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.

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.