Security Officer Gate Access Control

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, drivers, visitors, and vendors by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor records, and direct individuals to appropriate loading, shipping, receiving, and administrative areas.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic at gates and access points, help to deter unauthorized entry, and document access-related activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, loading docks, shipping and receiving areas, and the business perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Requirements

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• The ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• Comfort with using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Position Type: Part Time Pay Rate: $19.17