Security Officer Part Time Reception Protocols

Alliedbarton Security Services; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers a part-time Security Officer Enhanced role in Plainfield, NJ with flexible hours and opportunities to earn more by picking up additional shifts.

Pay rate is $18.00 per hour, with anchor shifts and a possibility to grow into a fuller schedule. Candidates must meet minimum requirements and pass background checks and drug screening as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background check will be completed per federal/state/local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state or local laws.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff at site.
• Monitor front desk, greet visitors, issue credentials and logs.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, or critical situations and notify authorities.
• Observe lobby activity, report unusual conditions, deter unauthorized access.
• Answer phones, provide directions, and relay deliveries per site procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Security protocols

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

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 Protocols in Plainfield, 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:

DayTimeFri11:00 PM - 04:00 AMSat11:00 PM - 04:00 AMSun11:00 PM - 04:00 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 residents, visitors, and staff by carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, access‑control practices, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor the front desk, greet visitors, verify authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain visitor and incident logs in accordance with site policies.
• Respond to resident concerns, incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and/or emergency services when needed.
• Observe activity in the lobby and entry areas, report unusual conditions or policy violations, and help to deter unauthorized access to the residential location.
• Answer phones, provide directions and general information, receive deliveries according to site procedures, and communicate professionally with residents, visitors, and property staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.