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 Full Time Entry Screening in Sparrows Point, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and provide outstanding customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers. Your visible presence and clear communication will help support a secure, orderly environment. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.46 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to clients at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorization, manage visitor and contractor entry, and maintain accurate access-control records.
- Observe inbound and outbound vehicle and personnel activity at designated entrances, reporting unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activity, and policy violations.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating with site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access-control areas, loading zones, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Minimum 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.
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 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.
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.
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