Security Officer - Logistics Gatehouse

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 Gatehouse in Birmingham, AL, 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: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, issue and/or support badges, and monitor on-site activity. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help to deter security-related issues, document incidents using computer-based tools, and deliver strong customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal's agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $15.24 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to site personnel, drivers, and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entrances, gates, and/or guard shacks by verifying identification, issuing temporary credentials when authorized, maintaining visitor and vehicle logs, and directing traffic flow to appropriate dock or check-in locations.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and access control systems to help identify unauthorized entry, suspicious activity, and/or policy violations, and communicate observations to site leadership per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting hazards, documenting events, and coordinating with on-site teams and/or public emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of warehouse areas, dock doors, parking lots, and perimeter points to help to deter theft, trespass, and/or damage; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Loss Prevention - preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet - preferred.
• Access Control/Badge Experience - preferred.
• Customer Service Experience - 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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.