Security Officer Part Time Truck Gate

Allied Universal • Upper Macungie Township, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for an assigned site in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. The role provides a fixed weekly anchor shift, with a six-month commitment, and the option to claim additional shifts through the company scheduling platform. Additional shifts may allow hours to increase up to 40 per week, with the option to scale back. The listed schedule is Sunday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, and the pay rate is $21.75 per hour.

The officer provides customer service while carrying out site-specific security procedures and access-control protocols. Duties include verifying credentials, monitoring vehicles and trailers, conducting screenings, inspecting shipments, maintaining records, monitoring surveillance systems when applicable, patrolling designated areas, and responding to incidents and emergencies according to site procedures. The officer communicates security-related information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership and remains alert to help prevent cargo theft.

Requirements

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 for armed roles.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is listed as preferred.
• Customer service experience is listed as preferred.
• Access-control and badge experience is listed as preferred.
• Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen.
• Licensing may be required before employment, depending on state or local laws and regulations.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with access-control systems and badge management, including issuing and managing identification badges.
• Customer service experience, including communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Verify visitor, employee, vendor, and delivery credentials and control access to the facility.
• Monitor and document vehicles and trailers entering and exiting the property.
• Conduct security screenings and enforce site access policies and procedures.
• Maintain visitor logs, incident reports, and daily activity reports.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments and verify documentation.
• Perform seal verification using the V.V.T.T. (View, Verify, Tug, Twist) process.
• Monitor surveillance systems when applicable and report suspicious activity, safety hazards, and security concerns.
• Respond to emergencies, alarms, incidents, and access-control concerns according to site procedures.
• Communicate effectively with site management and contacts via radio or phone, and share relevant information with Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, loading areas, facility grounds, and the perimeter.
• Provide customer service while carrying out security procedures and site-specific policies.
• Remain alert to help prevent cargo theft.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half if worked.
• 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.
• Employee discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other locations through the perks program.
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED