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 Truck Gate Specialist in Northampton, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a dynamic logistics and distribution location, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing entry points, verifying badges and visitor access, monitoring activity, and conducting routine patrols. Your customer service and communication skills will help create a welcoming experience while supporting security-related operations. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation put people first.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.75 / Hour
Job Schedule:
- Mon 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
- Tue 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
- Fri 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Sat 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
- Sun 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Truck Gate Specialist
What You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
- Monitor and control access to the facility by verifying credentials, following visitor and contractor sign-in procedures, issuing access badges as authorized, and maintaining accurate entry records.
- Observe inbound and outbound traffic at designated entry points, support vehicle and driver check-in processes, and report unauthorized access attempts or irregular activity to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and contacting appropriate personnel or emergency services as directed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, parking areas, loading zones, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Minimum Requirements:
- Access control/badge experience 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.
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.