Security Officer - Distribution Center

Allied Universal•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer at a logistics and distribution location in Detroit, Michigan, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor and badge access, and supporting screening procedures. You will remain visible to deter incidents while providing customer service and clear communication. The role includes carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and, when appropriate, emergency response activities. The position is full-time and pays $17.43 per hour. The listed schedule is Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local law. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require applicants to be at least 21.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet any applicable state or local licensing requirements before employment, if required.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience is preferred.
X-ray screening experience is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Loss prevention experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, drivers, visitors, and vendors while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor and vehicle entry records, and direct authorized personnel to appropriate areas.
Observe inbound and outbound traffic, challenge individuals as appropriate, and report access-control concerns to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
Respond to incidents, access-control alarms, and critical situations calmly, following established site procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter.