Security Officer - Distribution Site - Access Control

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 - Distribution Site - Access Control in Mesquite, TX, 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 fast-paced logistics and distribution location as a Screener, where you will help manage access points, screen people and deliveries, monitor activity, and complete security-related reports using site technology. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license under AU Driver Policy requirements. Bring our agile, reliable, innovative approach, a caring people-first mindset, and teamwork with integrity to support daily operations.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.94 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients and site personnel by following security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a logistics and distribution facility.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, and deliveries at designated entry points, including verifying identification, confirming authorization, and supporting package and/or vehicle screening procedures.
• Control access to the location by monitoring entry and exit, maintaining visitor logs and/or badge processes, and communicating access issues to the appropriate contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and reporting concerns through established reporting channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols in screening areas, building interior, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity, with working conditions that may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 6+ months of security-related experience is required.
• Applicants must be 21+ years of age.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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.