Security Officer - Warehouse Gatehouse
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 - Warehouse Gatehouse in Nazareth, PA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, log visitors and deliveries, and monitor assigned areas to help reduce security-related incidents. You will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible, and deliver clear, professional communication and customer service. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and driven by teamwork and integrity.
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, visitors, and drivers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
- Control access at entry points by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining entry and exit logs, and directing deliveries to designated check-in areas.
- Screen and coordinate incoming and outgoing vehicle traffic by checking shipping documentation, supporting dock and yard traffic flow, and reporting discrepancies to site leadership per post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting events and notifying Allied Universal supervision and/or site contacts as required.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of interior areas, exterior grounds, and perimeter access points to help to deter unauthorized activity, and report maintenance concerns 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
