Security Officer - Part-Time Gatehouse

Allied Universal • Ottawa, OH

21h • $18 • 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 - Part-Time Gatehouse in Ottawa, OH , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, 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. Join Allied Universal at a busy manufacturing location where your Access Control expertise supports smooth, secure operations. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and document security-related observations while providing clear communication and customer service to employees and visitors. With an agile, reliable, and innovative team and a caring culture that puts people first, you will collaborate with site leaders and act with integrity every shift.

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 employees, contractors, and visitors by following site-specific access control procedures, security-related policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial manufacturing location.
• Control entry and exit at gates and/or lobbies by checking identification, issuing visitor credentials, verifying appointments, and directing individuals to proper check-in locations.
• Monitor and document vehicle and delivery traffic, including trucks and trailers, by verifying paperwork, logging arrivals and departures, and coordinating with site contacts for dock access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting hazards, contacting site leadership, and completing required documentation.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, production areas, parking lots, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious 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