Security Officer Patrol Specialist

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.

As a Security Officer Patrol Specialist in Washington, NJ
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy education location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and support students, staff, and visitors with strong customer service and communication.

Join Allied Universal and bring reliability, teamwork, and integrity to a role where your presence helps create a welcoming environment while responding to routine site needs with agility and care.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Daytime Mon 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Tue 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Wed 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Thur 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report observations and activities according to site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout academic buildings, common areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual behavior.
• Monitor access points and campus grounds, assist with directing foot and vehicle traffic, and help to address questions, concerns, and/or requests for assistance.
• Support daily campus operations by documenting incidents, communicating with site contacts and/or local responders when needed, and following post orders for assigned duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 2 years of security-related experience is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

Why Join Us:

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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: