Security Officer Access Checkpoint

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.

As a Security Officer Access Checkpoint in San Pedro, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic logistics and distribution location, where you will help support access control operations by verifying badges, managing visitor entry, monitoring key areas, and documenting security-related activity. This role offers the chance to stay visible, provide outstanding customer service, and contribute to a caring culture built on teamwork, integrity, agility, reliability, and innovation.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers by following site-specific access procedures, verifying credentials, and documenting entry and exit activity at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor access points, gates, and receiving/shipping areas to help to deter unauthorized entry, support visitor processing, and report unusual activity to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, using established communication protocols and requesting assistance when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, observing for security-related concerns, equipment issues, and/or conditions that should be reported.
• Complete required logs, incident reports, and pass-down communication with accuracy, while supporting security-related procedures for deliveries, trailers, and high-traffic operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.