Security Officer - Gate Screening Operations

Allied Universal; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Driver Screening Operations in Torrance, CA. The role combines customer service with security screening at a dynamic logistics and distribution site.

You will screen personnel and visitors, verify credentials, monitor access points, and report security concerns. A valid driver’s license is required; great opportunity for growth and stability.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Background and drug screening required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel by screening procedures and handling security-related tasks.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, packages, and shipments entering and leaving the site per established procedures.
• Verify credentials, inspect items as directed, and maintain screening and incident documentation.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional manner and escalate as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of screening areas, loading zones, access points, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Driver's license

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 Driver Screening Operations in Torrance, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Screener at a dynamic logistics and distribution location, you will help maintain a secure, welcoming environment by screening personnel and visitors, monitoring access points, and reporting security-related concerns. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy. Bring your customer service skills to a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and committed to integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.86 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:30 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:30 PMSat02:00 PM - 10:30 PMSun02:00 PM - 10:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access screening protocols, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Screen employees, visitors, contractors, packages, and shipments entering and leaving the logistics and distribution location in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify credentials, inspect authorized items as directed, and maintain accurate screening, visitor, and incident documentation.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through established channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned screening areas, loading zones, access points, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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.

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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.