Security Officer Access Control Specialist

Allied Universal • Edison, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Control Specialist in Edison, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, 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. Join Allied Universal at a busy manufacturing and industrial location, where you will help manage access control, monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support a professional environment for employees and visitors. This role combines visible presence, routine site activity, and strong communication to help address security-related concerns. If you value teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or contractors by following site-specific access control procedures and security-related policies at the location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and/or visitor authorization, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas within the manufacturing and industrial location.
• Document visitor, delivery, and/or contractor activity, maintain accurate access records, and communicate unusual activity or concerns to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including support for emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, and perimeter zones, with attention to access control points, operational areas, and other sensitive locations.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees