Security Officer - Shipping Company

Allied Universal•Sterling Heights, MI

3d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

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. Job Description As a Security Officer - ID Checkpoint in Sterling Heights, MI , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, supporting ACCESS_CONTROL operations at key entry points. You will monitor activity, manage badge access, greet team members and visitors with strong customer service, and communicate clearly with site leadership. Through routine patrols and a visible presence, you will help to reduce security-related incidents while staying agile, reliable, and innovative. You will act with integrity and deliver through teamwork in a people-first culture. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $17.43 / Hour Job Schedule: Day Time Wed 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thur 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Fri 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sat 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM 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.

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

Loss Prevention is preferred.
Customer Service Experience is preferred.
Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to personnel, drivers, and visitors by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
Control access at entry points by checking identification, issuing visitor badges, maintaining visitor and/or contractor logs, and directing traffic to designated areas.
Manage vehicle and trailer gate operations by verifying appointments and documentation, coordinating with site staff for inbound and/or outbound movements, and reporting irregularities.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including writing detailed reports and notifying site leadership and/or emergency services as directed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, docks, yards, and perimeter, and monitor cameras and alarms to help to deter unauthorized access and/or policy violations.

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 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.

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