Security Officer Enhanced Armed Incident Patrol

About the role

Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide 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.

Life doesn't always follow a fixed schedule. That's why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands-on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader. As a Security Officer Enhanced Armed Incident Patrol in Newark, NJ, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility to earn more by picking up additional shifts when it works for you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part-time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build up to a full-time schedule of up to 40 hours per week, always with the option to scale back when needed.

How this role works

Fixed-Shift Commitment ("Anchor Shifts"): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.

Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part-time hours this week and full-time the next. It's all up to you.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and vendors at a financial services location by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control requirements, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random armed patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, parking facilities, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established procedures and coordinating with emergency services when needed.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry for employees, visitors, and contractors in accordance with site policies.
• Document patrol activity, incidents, and observed security-related conditions through accurate reports and timely communication with Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Requirements

• Be a graduate of a law enforcement or military police training program or equivalent.
• MUST BE RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH RPO.
• Possess an armed guard card/license.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation is only paid out where required by law)
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more through perks program

Pay

$30.30 per hour

Schedule

Fixed part-time anchor shifts (six-month commitment required):

• Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Thursday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Friday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Additional shifts available through the Claim-A-Shift program.