Security Officer Access Screening

Allied Universal • Irondale, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Screening 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. Join Allied Universal at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will help manage access points, verify badges and credentials, monitor activity, and conduct routine patrols to help support a secure environment. This role offers the chance to provide outstanding customer service and communication while working as part of a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and guided by integrity in all security-related responsibilities.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor and control access at entry and exit points by checking identification, credentials, visitor logs, delivery documentation, and/or vehicle information in accordance with post orders and site protocols.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and report unusual activity, access issues, and/or policy violations to the appropriate contacts.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business, access points, dock areas, trailer yards, parking areas, and perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
• Document daily activities, visitor and contractor arrivals, vehicle movements, and/or incident details in required logs and reports to help support security-related operations and site awareness.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED