Security Officer - Fire Watch

Allied Universal • Somerset, NJ

21h • $21 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Fire Watch in Somerset, NJ , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. Join Allied Universal at a leading financial institution location where you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter security-related incidents, and support a professional workplace experience. You will conduct routine rounds, observe and report unusual activity, and communicate clearly with employees, visitors, and teammates. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, lead with integrity, and deliver through teamwork in a caring, people-first culture. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour Job Schedule: Day Time Tue 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wed 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Thur 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Fri 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sat 03:00 PM - 11:00 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. What You'll Do: Provide customer service to onsite staff and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial services location. Monitor access control points, verify credentials, manage visitor check-in and/or badging, and document access activity in accordance with site-specific requirements. Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate internal partners and/or emergency services as needed. Conduct regular and random patrols throughout office areas, lobby spaces, and building perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations. Complete detailed reports on shift activity, incidents, and observations, and communicate updates to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts as required. Minimum Requirements: A guard card and/or 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. 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 2026-1543961

Requirements

• A guard card and/or 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to onsite staff and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a financial services location.
• Monitor access control points, verify credentials, manage visitor check-in and/or badging, and document access activity in accordance with site-specific requirements.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting appropriate internal partners and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout office areas, lobby spaces, and building perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or policy violations.
• Complete detailed reports on shift activity, incidents, and observations, and communicate updates to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts as required.

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