Security Officer - Overnight Site Patrol

Overview

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.

Security Officer - Overnight Site Patrol in Newark, NJ
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast‑paced logistics and distribution location as an unarmed patrol officer. You will conduct routine foot patrols, stay highly visible to deter security‑related incidents, and support access control while delivering outstanding customer service. Working with a caring team that values integrity, you will communicate clearly, respond to concerns, and help keep operations moving with agile, reliable, and innovative service.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.26 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Tue: 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Wed: 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Thu: 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Sun: 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to clients at a logistics and distribution location by following security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as directed.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting actions taken and escalating concerns through the chain of command.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout the facility, yard areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and/or hazardous conditions.
• Control access by monitoring entrances, gates, and delivery areas, checking credentials and/or visitor logs per site policy, and reporting irregularities.
• Complete security‑related reports and daily activity logs, communicate status updates to site contacts and/or Allied Universal supervision, and support loading and shipping operations as needed.

• Be 21+ years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• X‑ray screening experience 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.

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:

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