Security Officer - Shipping Gate Monitor

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 - Shipping Gate Monitor in West Columbia, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will monitor entry points, verify badges and credentials, manage visitor access, and conduct routine patrols to help to deter security-related incidents. You will stay highly visible, communicate clearly with team members and site leadership, and deliver customer-focused assistance to drivers and associates. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to a caring, people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $14.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to site personnel, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entrances, guard shacks, and/or loading dock areas by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, and directing authorized individuals to the proper location.
• Screen and process visitors, contractors, and vendors by completing sign-in requirements, confirming appointments, and maintaining visitor logs in accordance with site procedures.
• Manage vehicle and trailer entry and exit by checking driver identification, reviewing shipping documentation when required, and documenting arrivals and departures.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, alarm panels, and access control systems to help identify unusual activity and report concerns per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site leadership and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and report hazards or suspicious activity.
• Complete detailed shift reports and incident documentation, including access control activity, irregularities, and follow-up actions, and communicate information during shift turnovers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
• Customer Service Experience 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.

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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