Security Officer - Main Gate Access
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Main Gate Access in El Paso, TX, 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 supporting access control and security-related operations. You will greet drivers and employees, verify credentials, manage visitor logs, and help maintain orderly entry and exit points. You will also conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce incidents, and communicate clearly with site leaders. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, 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 and visitors by following access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as directed.
- Monitor entry and exit points at a logistics and distribution location, verify identification and credentials, issue temporary badges as authorized, and help to deter unauthorized access.
- Control vehicle and trailer access by checking delivery documentation, directing traffic flow to designated areas, and coordinating with onsite contacts for loading and unloading appointments.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, completing timely notifications, reports, and other security-related documentation.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, yard, and perimeter, watching for unusual activity, unsecured doors or gates, and/or policy violations, and reporting concerns to management.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
