Security Officer – Gatehouse Driver

Allied Universal; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; 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 – Gatehouse Driver in Memphis, TN. The role involves greeting drivers, verifying credentials, managing gate activity, and completing security reports at an Access Control post.

A valid driver’s license is required and the position is full-time with a daytime driving schedule. You will patrol, monitor cameras, and respond to incidents while upholding Allied Universal’s values and procedures.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required per AU Driver Policy.
• Be at least 18 for unarmed roles; 21 for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen as permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Greet drivers and visitors and verify credentials at gatehouse.
• Monitor gate activity, issue temporary badges, and log visitors and vendors.
• Maintain a visible security presence and conduct routine patrols.
• Respond calmly to incidents and emergencies and notify site leadership or authorities as needed.
• Complete security-related reports and document daily activities.

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 – Gatehouse Driver in Memphis, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy logistics and distribution location in an Access Control post. You will greet drivers and visitors, verify credentials, manage gate activity, and complete security-related reports while maintaining a visible presence and conducting routine patrols to help identify and address concerns. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license and meeting AU Driver Policy requirements. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.39 / Hour

Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon02:00 PM – 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM – 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM – 10:00 PMSat02:00 PM – 10:00 PMSun02:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and drivers by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as needed.
• Control access at gates, dock entrances, and building entry points by verifying identification, issuing temporary badges, managing visitor and vendor logs, and directing traffic flow for deliveries and pickups.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, access control alarms, and radio communications to help identify and report unusual activity, unauthorized entry attempts, and operational disruptions.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site leadership and/or emergency services and completing required notifications.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify security-related concerns such as unsecured doors, damaged fencing, and suspicious activity, and document findings in daily activity reports.

Minimum Requirements:

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

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.