Security Officer - Distribution Center - Access Control

Allied Universal • Sparrows Point, MD

8h • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Distribution Center - Access Control in Sparrows Point, MD , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, you will help manage site entry points, verify identification and shipping activity, and maintain visitor and vehicle logs. You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help deter security-related incidents, and communicate clearly with team members and site personnel. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, and integrity to a caring culture built on teamwork and innovation. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $17.46 / Hour Job Schedule: Day Time Mon 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM Tue 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM Wed 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM Sun 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and site personnel by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Manage access control at entrances and gates by verifying identification, checking credentials, issuing temporary badges as authorized, and directing drivers, visitors, and contractors to the proper check-in process.
• Monitor inbound and outbound traffic including deliveries and trailer movements by maintaining visitor and vehicle logs, confirming scheduled appointments as required, and reporting irregular activity per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site leadership and/or emergency services when appropriate and completing detailed incident documentation.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, yards, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access, assist with reporting hazards or maintenance issues, and observe for policy violations.

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 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 This Job Offers

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