Security Officer - Distribution Center

Allied Universal; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer at our Detroit distribution center. You will safeguard employees, visitors, and premises, while delivering top-tier customer service and maintaining strict access-control procedures.

Join a team that emphasizes integrity, reliability, and teamwork. This full-time role offers a steady schedule and opportunities for growth within a dynamic, safety-focused environment in Detroit, MI.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, drivers, visitors, and vendors while applying site-specific access-control procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor and vehicle entry records, and direct authorized personnel to appropriate areas.
• Deter unauthorized entry by observing inbound/outbound traffic, challenging individuals when needed, and reporting concerns.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge access

Loss prevention

X-ray screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Distribution Center in Detroit, 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 logistics and distribution location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor and badge access, and supporting screening procedures. You will remain visible to help deter incidents while delivering exceptional customer service and clear communication. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.43 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Thur: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sat: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sun: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, drivers, visitors, and/or vendors at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, maintain visitor and vehicle entry records, and direct authorized personnel to appropriate areas.
• Help to deter unauthorized entry by observing inbound and outbound traffic, challenging individuals as appropriate, and reporting access-control concerns to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents, access-control alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Loss prevention experience 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 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.

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.