Security Officer – Logistics Yard Patrol
Listed on 2026-02-03
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security, Unarmed Security
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 – Logistics Yard Patrol in Knoxville, TN
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will document observations, communicate clearly with site teams, and assist with access control and incident response as needed.
Bring a customer-service mindset to a company that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, team-driven, and guided by integrity.
Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $15.24 / Hour
Job Schedule:
Day
Time
Thu 01:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Fri 01:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Sat 01:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sun 09:00 AM – 06:00 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.
- Provide customer service to clients and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting, documenting, and communicating observations to site leadership and/or Allied Universal management.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, trailer yard, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify maintenance or operational concerns.
- Support access control activities at entry points by monitoring vehicle and pedestrian traffic, verifying credentials and/or shipping information as directed by post orders, and directing drivers to designated areas.
- Monitor alarms, cameras, and dock activity as assigned, and complete routine logs, incident reports, and shift briefings using site systems and/or Allied Universal reporting tools.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- 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: .
Job :
Location:
United States-Tennessee-Knoxville
Job Category:
Security Officer
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