Security Officer - Entry Screening Attendant

Allied Universal • Newark, NJ

1d • $20

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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Entry Screening Attendant in Newark, NJ , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Screener at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will help monitor entry points, screen people and items, and support access procedures. You will conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and communicate clearly with team members, drivers, and visitors to keep operations moving. Bring your integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that values being agile, reliable, and innovative. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $20.08 / Hour Job Schedule: Day Time Mon 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM Wed 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM Thur 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM Sat 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM Sun 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Access Control and/or Badge Experience - preferred.
• Customer Service Experience - preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Screen employees, visitors and contractors at entry points using approved methods such as ID verification, sign-in processes and screening equipment, following location procedures.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing packages, freight areas and loading dock activity for policy compliance, documenting irregularities and reporting concerns through the chain of command.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including escalating issues to site leadership and/or emergency services as needed.
• Complete detailed reports and maintain logs of screening activity, incidents and visitor activity, supporting investigations and helping to deter policy violations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED