Security Officer for Logistics Gate - Day Shift

Allied Universal; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health & Insurance

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Torrance, CA is seeking a Security Officer for Logistics Gate - Day Shift to safeguard clients in Logistics & Distribution facilities. You will perform unarmed patrols, monitor access, and respond to incidents while delivering excellent customer service to employees and visitors.

As part of Allied Universal, you will join a team focused on safety, reliability, and community impact. The role offers a full-time schedule with day shifts and a competitive hourly rate of $20.80.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients and follow site policies.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of warehouse areas and access points.
• Monitor credentials and visitor activity at entry points.
• Document patrols and incidents in required reports.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

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.

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 for Logistics Gate - Day Shift in Torrance, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a dynamic logistics and distribution location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and deliveries. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and use technology to document activities. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.80 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 02:00 PMTue10:00 AM - 06:00 PMWed10:00 AM - 06:00 PMThur10:00 AM - 06:00 PMFri06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of warehouse areas, loading docks, trailer yards, parking areas, entry points, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access to the location by verifying credentials, observing visitor and vehicle activity, and following established entry and exit procedures.
• Document patrols, incidents, observations, and security-related activities in required reports and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service 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.

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.