Security Officer - Gatehouse Access

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.

$18.20 per hour

MUST HAVE VALID AND CURRENT CA. GUARD CARD & TRAINING CERTIFICATES!

Afternoon, shifts available.

Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday available.

As a Security Officer - Gatehouse Checkpoint in Riverside, CA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, 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:  Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location where you will staff access control points, verify credentials, manage visitor and vehicle entry, and support package flow with security-related checks.

You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help reduce incidents, and deliver customer-focused communication to associates and drivers. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, act with integrity, and thrive through teamwork in a people-first culture.

Position Type:
Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.20 / Hour

• Mon: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Tue: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sun: 02:00 PM - 10:00 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 site personnel, visitors, and drivers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, issuing and collecting badges, and directing visitors, employees, and vendors to proper check-in locations.
• Manage truck and trailer access by verifying appointments and documentation, recording inbound and outbound activity, and checking shipping and receiving areas for policy compliance.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and access control systems, document irregular activity, and report maintenance or operational concerns through established channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and conduct regular and random patrols around the building, yard, and perimeter as required by post orders.

• A guard card and/or applicable license is preferred.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience 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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