Security Guard - Visitor Screening

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 Guard - Visitor Screening 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 with Allied Universal at a high-traffic retail and mall location, you will greet associates and visitors, manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor alarms and/or access systems, and complete detailed reports using a computer or tablet. Your visible presence and calm communication help to discourage security-related incidents while delivering a positive customer experience. You will work with a caring, agile team that acts with integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: 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 guests, tenants, and store teams by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at designated entrances by greeting visitors, checking identification and/or credentials as required, issuing visitor passes, and directing traffic to the appropriate mall or store locations.
• Monitor CCTV and access control systems, document observations, and report suspicious activity, hazards, and/or policy violations to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with lost and found inquiries, crowd concerns, and/or disruptive behavior while coordinating with on-site management.
• Complete required reports such as daily activity logs, incident reports, and visitor records, and communicate updates during shift turnovers to support consistent post operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Alarm panel 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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