Security Officer - Gatehouse Control

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 - Gatehouse Control in Charlotte, NC
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  As an Allied Universal Officer at a high-end retail location, you will manage access control, greet and assist guests, and monitor entrances, sales floors, and back-of-house areas for security-related concerns.

You will complete routine patrols, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter incidents, and communicate clearly with store teams. Bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every interaction.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.08 / Hour

• Fri 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
• Sat 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
• Sun 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to guests, shoppers, and store associates while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at designated entrances, employee-only areas, and back-of-house locations by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, and documenting entries and exits per post orders.
• Monitor for unusual activity, potential policy violations, and loss prevention concerns within the retail environment, then communicate observations to store leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with de-escalation, reporting, and coordination with local authorities when requested.
• Complete required reports and logs, including incident reports, access logs, and daily activity summaries, using approved systems and procedures.

• Have 1+ years of security experience.
• Be 21+ years of age.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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:

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