Security Guard Full Time Access Checkpoint

Allied Universal; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Memphis, TN is seeking a Security Guard Full Time Access Checkpoint to safeguard clients at logistics and distribution sites. You will manage entry and exit, verify credentials, monitor activity, and respond to incidents with calm, professional communication.

This role offers daytime shifts with overnight coverage, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities for training and advancement within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service and follow site-specific security procedures.
• Maintain and monitor access-control protocols and document activity.
• Respond to incidents calmly and in line with site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access to the logistics and distribution location by verifying credentials, documenting visitor and contractor entry, and directing authorized personnel to designated areas.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, loading areas, entry points, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unauthorized activity or policy concerns.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports related to access activity, deliveries, incidents, and security-related observations.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Incident response

Logkeeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

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 Guard Full Time Access Checkpoint in Memphis, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Security Professional at a logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and support a secure environment for employees, visitors, and operations. Your visible presence, clear communication, and customer service will help deter security-related incidents. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative team and caring culture put people first while acting with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.33 / Hour

Job Schedule DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:00 AMTue10:00 PM - 06:00 AMWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access to the logistics and distribution location by verifying credentials, documenting visitor and contractor entry, and directing authorized personnel to designated areas.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, loading areas, entry points, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unauthorized activity or policy concerns.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports related to access activity, deliveries, incidents, and security-related observations.

Minimum 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.

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.

Closing

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.