Security Officer Part Time Residential Community

Allied Universal; Manchester Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart scheduling tools

Career growth

Retirement plan

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring for a Security Officer - Part Time Enhanced in Manchester, NJ. The role offers reliable fixed shifts at a residential community with opportunities to pick up additional shifts via the scheduling platform.

The position pays $17.50 per hour and includes a part-time schedule, with potential progression toward a fuller schedule while maintaining flexibility. Responsibilities include access-control, visitor records, and maintaining security procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background check conducted in accordance with laws.
• Drug screening required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, vendors, and staff with site-specific access-control procedures.
• Monitor entry/exit points and verify authorized access; maintain records and direct guests.
• Respond to access-control concerns and incidents calmly and escalate as needed.

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Computer usage

Age requirement

Education

High school diploma

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 Part Time Residential Community in Manchester, 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:

Saturday 07:00 AM - 03:00 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, visitors, vendors, and/or staff while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and security-related policies at a residential community.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access, maintain visitor and vendor records, and direct guests according to community procedures.
• Respond to access-control concerns, resident requests, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of community entrances, common areas, buildings, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual activity and report security-related concerns.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and access-control matters accurately; communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service 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.