Security Officer Full Time Truck Gate Specialist

Allied Universal•Allen Township, PA

About The Position

As a full-time Security Officer serving as a Truck Gate Specialist in Northampton, Pennsylvania, you will help safeguard a logistics and distribution facility. You will manage facility entry points, verify badges and visitor access, monitor activity, and conduct routine patrols. The role calls for customer service and communication skills to support a welcoming experience while carrying out security operations. The schedule includes overnight shifts Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and daytime shifts Friday and Saturday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The pay rate is $18.75 per hour.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; armed roles require being at least 21 years old.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation, subject to applicable laws.
Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.
Have a valid driver's license only if assigned to a driving position.

Nice To Haves

Access control or badge experience is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while following site-specific security procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities.
Manage facility access by verifying credentials, following visitor and contractor sign-in procedures, issuing authorized access badges, and maintaining accurate entry records.
Observe inbound and outbound traffic at designated entry points, assist with vehicle and driver check-in, and report unauthorized access attempts or irregular activity to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly, follow site procedures, and contact appropriate personnel or emergency services as directed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.