Security Officer - Perimeter Foot Patrol

Allied Universal • Bass River Township, NJ

4d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Perimeter Patrol in New Gretna, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor assigned areas through routine patrols, access control, and clear communication. You will stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, respond to alarms, and support employees and visitors with customer-focused service. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first, delivering through teamwork and acting with integrity.

Requirements

• Have 2 or more years of security-related experience.
• Be 21 or more years of age.
• 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 is preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, drivers and/or visitors by following Allied Universal and site-specific security-related procedures, policies and post orders, including emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of production areas, warehouses, yards, parking areas, and perimeter points, documenting unusual conditions and reporting concerns.
• Control access at entrances and/or gates by checking identification and/or credentials, issuing visitor instructions per site policy, and monitoring deliveries and outbound shipments for authorization.
• Monitor alarms, cameras and/or other monitoring systems as assigned, and respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner while coordinating notifications per protocol.
• Complete daily activity reports, incident reports and patrol logs with accurate details, and communicate observations to site management and/or Allied Universal leadership.

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