Security Officer Checkpoint Operations

Alliedbarton Security Services; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal in Salinas, CA is seeking a part-time Security Officer (Checkpoint Operations) to protect clients across industries at a food and beverage distribution site. You will conduct access control, monitor entry points, and respond to incidents.

This role offers a flexible schedule with pay at $18.56 per hour. Candidates should have customer service experience, a guard card or license, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies.
• Monitor and control access points by verifying credentials, recording visitor information, issuing badges or passes, and directing authorized individuals.
• Assist with managing vehicle and delivery access, including confirming scheduled arrivals and maintaining entry logs.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner following established procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points and perimeter to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Background check

Drug screen

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Officer Checkpoint Operations in SALINAS, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, 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.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.56 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage distribution location.
• Monitor and control access points by verifying credentials, recording visitor and contractor information, issuing badges or passes as authorized, and directing approved individuals to designated areas.
• Assist with managing vehicle and delivery access, including confirming scheduled arrivals, maintaining entry logs, and communicating access concerns to site contacts.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, employee entrances, and the business perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

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.

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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.