Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol

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 - Unarmed Patrol in Summerville, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols, and remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will support access control points, communicate clearly with site teams, and deliver customer-focused assistance. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.50 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, drivers, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a logistics and distribution setting.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifications to site leadership and Allied Universal management as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of warehouse areas, trailer yards, entry points, loading docks, and building perimeters to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access control points and verify credentials for inbound and outbound traffic, including pedestrian and vehicle entry and/or exit.
• Perform vehicle and/or trailer checks as directed by location procedures, observing for irregularities and reporting concerns through the established chain of command.
• Monitor alarm panels, cameras, and other monitoring systems when assigned, and report unusual activity according to location procedures.
• Document patrols, incidents, and daily activities in written and/or electronic logs with clear, accurate, and timely information.
• Assist with traffic control in yard and dock areas during peak shipping and receiving periods, following location procedures and posted signage.
• Support loss prevention efforts by observing for policy violations, damaged seals, forced entry indicators, and/or other anomalies, then escalating concerns per location procedures.
• Coordinate with onsite personnel and responding agencies during incidents, providing directions and site information as needed.
• Maintain a professional presence, follow post orders, and comply with Allied Universal standards while working in varying warehouse and outdoor conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet 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: www.aus.com.

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