Security Officer - Gate House

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 - Gate House Officer in Cranbury, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a busy retail and mall location, you will help manage badge access, monitor entry points, and complete routine patrols to help reduce security-related incidents. You will respond to alarms and unusual activity, document observations, and provide a welcoming, service-focused presence for employees, visitors, and vendors. At Allied Universal, you will work with a reliable team that acts with integrity while staying agile and innovative.

Position Type: Temporary Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.10 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a retail mall location.
• Staff access control points to help manage entry and exit, verify credentials, issue visitor passes, and direct customers, vendors and/or contractors according to site procedures.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and access control systems, document observations, and communicate unusual activity to site leadership and Allied Universal management.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including handling disturbances, medical events, and/or property damage, and completing required reports.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, store perimeters, common areas, and parking locations to help identify hazards, policy violations, and/or suspicious activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable 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.

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: www.aus.com.

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