What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer - Parking Garage Patrol position at Allied Universal?
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 - Parking Garage Patrol in Piscataway, NJ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer in a high-end retail and mall location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine rounds, and maintain a visible presence that helps reduce security-related incidents. You will greet and assist guests and team members, support access control and visitor guidance, and communicate observations clearly. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset to a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $20.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Mon | 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM |
| Fri | 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM |
| Sat | 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM |
| Sun | 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM |
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 and guests by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the retail sales floor, stock areas, entrances, and exterior perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
- Monitor for suspicious activity, potential theft, and policy violations, helping to deter issues through high-visibility presence and timely reporting.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with store leadership and/or law enforcement as needed.
- Complete required documentation such as shift activity logs, incident reports, and observation notes, and communicate relevant updates during shift transitions.
Minimum Requirements:
- Customer Service Experience is preferred.
- State, County, or City Issued Security License is preferred.
- Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet is preferred.
- Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
- Loss Prevention 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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