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.

As a Security Officer Access Screening Coordinator in Newark, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help support a smooth flow of people and vehicles. This role combines customer service, communication, and security-related awareness while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity in a people-first culture.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and/or drivers by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, badge and credential checks, and other security-related policies for a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, help to deter unauthorized access, and document arrivals, departures, deliveries, and/or visitor activity in accordance with post orders and site expectations.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns and communicating with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, including exterior areas, gates, trailer yards, docks, and perimeter access points, while observing for unusual activity and reporting concerns promptly.
• Support day-to-day operational flow by assisting with vehicle and pedestrian access, providing directions, and helping maintain orderly movement at screening points, lobbies, gates, and/or shipping and receiving areas.

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.

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.