Security Officer - Armed Flex Gatehouse
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Armed Flex Gatehouse in Saint Louis, MO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex 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 fast-paced food and beverage location where you will manage access control, verify credentials, screen visitors and deliveries, and document activity to support smooth operations. As an armed post, you will maintain a visible presence, respond to incidents, and help to deter security-related issues through clear communication and professional customer service. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset while acting with integrity and teamwork.
Requirements
- An armed guard card/license is required.
- Be at least 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.
- Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
- 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
- A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients and site personnel by following access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage location.
- Control entry and exit for employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors by checking identification, verifying authorization, issuing temporary badges, and maintaining security-related logs.
- Monitor inbound and outbound deliveries by coordinating with receiving staff, confirming appointments, and conducting visual checks of vehicles, trailers, and packages as permitted by site policy.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including escalating concerns to site management and/or dispatch and completing required documentation.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, dock areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related hazards or irregular activity.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
