Security Officer Patrol Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Newark, NJ is seeking a Security Officer Patrol Operations to safeguard clients at a financial institution. You will monitor, deter, and report observations while delivering professional customer service and maintaining a visible security presence.

This full-time role offers daytime/night shift patterns, with a pay rate of $18.00 per hour. Join a team committed to integrity, reliability, and teamwork, with opportunities for training and benefits.

Qualifications

• State, county, or city security license preferred.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screening required by law.
• Driver's license required for driving positions, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors while following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and critical situations calmly and escalate as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior/exterior areas to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization; document activities and incidents.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel, law enforcement, and responders.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol operations

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

As a Security Officer Patrol Operations in Newark, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a financial institution, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and customers. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and report observations while working with integrity, reliability, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon12:00 AM - 08:00 AMTue12:00 AM - 08:00 AMWed12:00 AM - 08:00 AMThur12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or vendors at a financial institution by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, verify authorization as directed by site procedures, and maintain accurate activity and incident documentation.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel, law enforcement, and/or emergency responders while supporting a professional environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• A state, county, or city-issued security license 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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.

Requisition ID

2026-1676719