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 Weekday Mornings in Jersey City, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer supporting a healthcare location. You will manage access points, verify credentials, assist visitors and staff, monitor activity, and conduct routine patrols to help deter incidents. Deliver outstanding customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming environment. Be part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $20.20 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
- Monitor and control access points, verify credentials and authorization, issue visitor passes as applicable, and maintain accurate access-related records.
- Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency personnel as directed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, building areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized entry and identify unusual conditions.
- Report policy violations, unauthorized access attempts, equipment concerns, and other security-related observations according to site procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- A guard card or license is preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
- Be comfortable using a computer or tablet.
- 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 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.
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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