Security Officer - Part Time Gate

Allied Universal • Lacey, WA

1d • $20

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.
As a Security Officer - Part Time Gate in Lacey, WA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, 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. As an Access Control Security Officer at a busy retail distribution location, you will help manage entry and exit points, verify badges and visitor credentials, and support a welcoming experience through clear communication and customer service. You will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and document activity using a computer and/or tablet. At Allied Universal, you will grow with a caring team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least 1+ years of security-related experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, drivers, and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Manage access control at a retail distribution location by verifying identification, issuing and collecting badges, maintaining visitor and vendor logs, and controlling entry and exit at doors and/or vehicle gates.
• Screen and direct deliveries and outbound shipments by coordinating with site contacts, confirming appointments and documentation, and monitoring trailer and yard activity as assigned.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting hazards, disturbances, and policy violations to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including building entrances, dock doors, parking areas, and perimeter points, while documenting observations and reporting issues that may help to deter unauthorized 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.

What This Job Offers

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