Security Officer - Shipping Company

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 Company in Lake Orion, MI, 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, and conduct routine patrols to help identify and discourage security-related concerns. You will remain visible, communicate clearly with team members and visitors, and deliver customer service with professionalism. At Allied Universal, you will support an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and leads with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.43 / 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 clients by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access control policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control entry and exit at gates and/or lobby points by checking identification, issuing temporary credentials, managing visitor and contractor logs, and directing drivers to designated areas.
• Monitor inbound and outbound freight activity by verifying appointments and documentation, coordinating with site contacts, and reporting irregularities per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying Allied Universal supervision and site leadership as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, parking areas, and perimeter, documenting observations and reporting maintenance, hazards, and/or policy concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Loss Prevention experience preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.