Security Officer - Distribution Center

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 - Distribution Center Patrol in Independence, KY, 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 Unarmed Patrol Officer at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, conduct routine rounds, and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with team members and site contacts, document observations, and deliver customer service with professionalism. At Allied Universal, you will thrive in an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.22 / 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 clients at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including requesting assistance from site contacts and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout warehouse, yard, parking, dock areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unwanted activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Control access at entrances, gates, and/or visitor check-in points by verifying credentials, directing drivers and visitors to the proper areas, and documenting entries and exits per site policy.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and/or access control systems when assigned, and report irregular activity or system issues following post orders.
• Perform foot and/or vehicle patrols, observe for hazards, unsecured doors, and/or suspicious behavior, and communicate findings to the site point of contact.
• Complete detailed shift reports, incident reports, and patrol documentation in a timely manner, maintaining accurate logs of activities and observations.
• Support loading and unloading operations by maintaining order at dock and staging areas, assisting with traffic flow and/or queue management, and directing vehicles to designated routes per site policy.
• Interact professionally with employees, contractors, and drivers, providing directions and responding to questions while maintaining a customer-focused presence.
• Follow Allied Universal post orders, instructions, and client requirements, including participating in briefings and coordinating with site leadership during escalations.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.