Security Officer Full Time Gate Position

Allied Universal; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Cudahy, WI is seeking a Security Officer for the gate position to safeguard a busy logistics and distribution site. You will manage access, monitor activity, and provide exceptional customer service to employees and visitors.

This role requires a high school diploma, is 18+ (21+ for armed), and includes a background check and drug screen. Night shifts on a full-time schedule offer growth and reliable benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles (21+ for armed).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen required by policy.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide access control and security at entry points, ensuring policy compliance.
• Monitor entrances and exits, verify credentials, and document visitor activity.
• Respond calmly to alarms and incidents, escalating per site procedures.
• Conduct routine patrols of entrances, parking areas, and facility perimeter.
• Document incidents and access activity in reports and communicate with site contacts.

Skills

Access control

Patrols

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

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 Full Time Gate Position in Cudahy, WI, 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 help maintain a welcoming, controlled environment by monitoring entry points, verifying access credentials, and documenting visitor activity. You will conduct routine patrols, remain visible to help deter security-related incidents, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where a caring culture, teamwork, innovation, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.64 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Fri 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, maintain visitor and contractor records, and help control access to restricted areas.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, gate areas, parking areas, and the facility perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Document incidents, access activity, and irregular conditions in required reports and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

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.

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.