Security Officer - Flex- Access Control - Distribution Site

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 - Flex- Access Control - Distribution Site in Kenner, LA, 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 Flex 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. As an Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry points, verify identification and badges, monitor activity, and complete routine patrols of assigned areas. You will remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents while delivering clear communication and customer service to employees, drivers, and visitors. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that values agility, reliability, and innovation.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $15.24 / 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 by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as appropriate to the location.
• Staff access control points to help manage the flow of employees, visitors, contractors, and drivers entering and exiting the facility.
• Verify identification, check credentials, and/or confirm authorization for entry in accordance with site policies.
• Coordinate visitor, contractor, and vendor check-in and check-out, including issuing and collecting badges or passes per site requirements.
• Monitor gates, lobbies, docks, and/or other controlled entry areas to help identify unusual activity and report concerns.
• Operate and monitor access control systems, intercoms, and/or cameras as assigned, and report equipment issues per procedure.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including escalating to site contacts and/or emergency services when needed.
• Complete detailed shift activity reports, incident reports, and/or access logs with accurate, timely information.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, trailer yards, parking areas, and perimeter as assigned; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Assist with traffic flow and dock-area controls during peak shipping and receiving periods, including directing vehicles to designated staging and/or check-in points.
• Support security-related screening procedures for packages, vehicles, and/or personnel when required by site policy.
• Communicate professionally with location management, operations teams, and/or law enforcement to support incident response and daily operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• - Have at least 1 or more years of security experience.
• - Be at least 21 years of age.
• - Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• - A guard card and/or license 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.
• 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.

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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