Security Officer - Warehouse Gate

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 - Warehouse Gate in Thomson, GA, 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 Allied Universal Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will support access control by greeting visitors, verifying identification, issuing and managing badges, and monitoring entries and exits. You will conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, stay highly visible to help to deter security-related incidents, and document activity using site systems. Bring strong customer service and communication while working with a team that values integrity, agility, reliability, and innovation.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $14.00 / 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 when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at vehicle and pedestrian entry points by verifying identification, checking credentials and/or access authorization, and directing visitors, drivers and contractors to the appropriate check-in process.
• Operate and monitor gatehouse and dock access processes, including inbound and outbound traffic flow, trailer and container entry, and visitor management protocols.
• Perform package, bag and/or vehicle checks as permitted by site policy, documenting findings and escalating concerns according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including alarms, unauthorized access attempts, disputes at the gate, and medical emergencies.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas including yards, parking areas, perimeter lines, loading docks and common areas. Working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Monitor and document activity using access control systems and video surveillance equipment, reporting irregular conditions to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain logs and reports such as visitor records, incident reports, patrol activity, key control records and chain of custody documentation as required by site policy.
• Communicate clearly with Allied Universal leadership, client representatives and/or local responders when conditions require escalation, coordination or additional resources.
• Assist with enforcement of site rules such as parking, smoking areas, restricted zones and PPE requirements where applicable, providing directions and de-escalation support when needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 1+ years of security experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Have access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Have 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: 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.