Security Officer Access Control Specialist

Security Officer Access Control Specialist – Edison, NJ

As a Security Officer Access Control Specialist in Edison, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will help manage access control, verify badges and credentials, and support smooth entry processes for people and vehicles. This role offers the chance to stay visible, provide outstanding customer service, and contribute to a professional, people-first team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity in daily security-related operations.

Full Time

$19.05 / Hour

• Day Time Tue 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Day Time Wed 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Day Time Thur 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Day Time Sat 07:00 AM – 03:00 PM
• Day Time Sun 07:00 AM – 03:00 PM

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and drivers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor and control access at entry and exit points by checking credentials, verifying scheduled arrivals and deliveries, and documenting visitor and vehicle activity according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report unusual activity to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Help to deter unauthorized access by observing inbound and outbound traffic, challenging individuals when appropriate, and following post orders for restricted areas.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around access points, docks, gates, and the perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying by location.

• A minimum of 2 or more years of security-related experience is required.
• X‑Ray screening experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge 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.

• Smart Tools:
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• 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.