Security Officer - Logistics Access Control Overnights

Allied Universal • Madison, WI

20h

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 - Logistics Access Control Overnights in Madison, WI , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location where access control keeps operations moving. As a Security Officer, you will greet associates and drivers, check credentials, manage entry points, and help maintain clear communication at gates and dock areas. You will complete routine patrols, document security-related activity, and respond to concerns with a customer-service mindset. Bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to a people-first culture.

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 site personnel, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Control access at entry and exit points by checking identification, verifying appointments and/or pickup and delivery documentation, issuing visitor credentials, and directing traffic flow according to site procedures.
• Monitor and document inbound and outbound activity including visitor, contractor, and carrier logs and/or electronic systems, and report irregularities per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications to site leadership and/or emergency services as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access areas, dock approaches, and perimeter-adjacent routes as required by the location, noting and reporting maintenance issues and/or suspicious conditions.

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