Security Officer - Part-Time Entry Authorization

Allied Universal • Allen Township, PA

6d • $18

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Part-Time Entry Authorization in Northampton, PA, 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. As an Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will welcome associates and visitors, manage entry points, verify credentials and badges, and support security-related screening and documentation using a computer and/or tablet. You will stay visible, communicate clearly, and respond to concerns while helping to maintain smooth operations. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach to a role built on agility, reliability, and innovation.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet is preferred.
• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Control access at entrances and gates by verifying credentials, issuing visitor passes, maintaining sign-in and sign-out logs, and directing visitors, drivers, and vendors to the appropriate areas.
• Monitor shipping and receiving traffic by coordinating check-in and/or check-out for inbound and outbound trucks, confirming appointment or delivery information, and communicating issues to site contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and escalating concerns per site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, yard, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related hazards, noting findings and reporting them per policy.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED