Security Officer Patrol Access Specialist

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 part‑time security officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in industries such as logistics & distribution. You will monitor and patrol assigned areas, stay visible to discourage security-related incidents, and support access awareness throughout the site. This role offers the chance to deliver outstanding customer service and communication while working with a team that values being agile, reliable, innovative, and acting with integrity.

Day: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and site personnel by carrying out security‑related procedures, location‑specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a logistics and distribution environment.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, documenting observations and communicating with site contacts and/or local responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout warehouses, loading docks, trailer yards, parking areas, and perimeter access points to deter unauthorized activity and/or unusual conditions.
• Monitor entry and exit activity for employees, visitors, and deliveries, verifying credentials, following access protocols, and reporting irregularities according to site guidelines.
• Observe operational areas for hazards, maintenance concerns, and/or policy violations, then prepare clear reports and relay information to management or Allied Universal leadership as appropriate.

• A minimum of 6 months of security‑related experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer and/or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge 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.

• 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.

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.

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