Security Officer Enhanced Armed Patrol Deterrence

Allied Universal • Newark, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer Enhanced Armed Patrol Deterrence in Newark, New Jersey. The role provides security services at a financial institution, including customer service, armed patrols, access monitoring, incident response, and documentation. The position is assigned to a designated site and weekly anchor shift, requiring a six-month commitment. Officers may claim additional shifts through the scheduling platform and can build toward a schedule of up to 40 hours per week, with the option to scale back.

The pay rate is $32.80 per hour. The listed schedule is Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Friday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Applicants are subject to background investigation and drug screening as permitted by law and must participate in industry-specific security training.

Requirements

• Graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program, or equivalent.
• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Be at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• Meet applicable state and local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors at a financial institution by following security procedures and site-specific policies and, when appropriate, performing emergency response activities.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations, following established escalation and reporting procedures.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of the facility, offices, parking areas, access points, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
• Monitor access to restricted areas, verify credentials as required, and remain aware of visitor and employee activity.
• Prepare accurate incident reports, patrol logs, and other required documentation in accordance with site-specific policies and Allied Universal procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• Forty hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED