Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol

Allied Universal•Barnwell, SC

5d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Unarmed Patrol in Summerville, SC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed Patrol Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine foot and/or vehicle patrols, and remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will support access control points, communicate clearly with site teams, and deliver customer-focused assistance. Our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity every day.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
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

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

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, drivers, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a logistics and distribution setting.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifications to site leadership and Allied Universal management as needed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of warehouse areas, trailer yards, entry points, loading docks, and building perimeters to help to deter unauthorized activity.
Monitor access control points and verify credentials for inbound and outbound traffic, including pedestrian and vehicle entry and/or exit.
Perform vehicle and/or trailer checks as directed by location procedures, observing for irregularities and reporting concerns through the established chain of command.
Monitor alarm panels, cameras, and other monitoring systems when assigned, and report unusual activity according to location procedures.
Document patrols, incidents, and daily activities in written and/or electronic logs with clear, accurate, and timely information.
Assist with traffic control in yard and dock areas during peak shipping and receiving periods, following location procedures and posted signage.
Support loss prevention efforts by observing for policy violations, damaged seals, forced entry indicators, and/or other anomalies, then escalating concerns per location procedures.
Coordinate with onsite personnel and responding agencies during incidents, providing directions and site information as needed.
Maintain a professional presence, follow post orders, and comply with Allied Universal standards while working in varying warehouse and outdoor 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.

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