Security Officer Patrol Response

Allied Universal; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal in South Portland, ME is hiring a Security Officer for a food distribution warehouse. You will perform unarmed patrols, monitor access, and provide excellent customer service to employees and visitors.

The role requires compliance with background checks and periodic drug screening, with shifts including nights and weekends. The position offers full-time hours, with pay rate around $22.28 per hour, and opportunities for career growth and comprehensive benefits through Allied

Qualifications

• Access control or badge experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• As a condition of employment, background check will be conducted.
• Drug screening may be required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel following site procedures.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of the facility interior, exterior, perimeter, parking, loading docks, and yard.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, observe activity, and document movements per site rules.
• Respond to incidents and alarms, notify appropriate personnel, and complete required reports.
• Maintain daily logs and communicate security observations to site leadership.

Skills

Access control experience

Customer service experience

Age requirement 18+ for unarmed

Background check compliance

Drug screen requirement

Licensing compliance

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 Food Distribution Warehousein South Portland, ME, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a retail distribution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control activities, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork help create a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and operations.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.28 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMThur11:00 PM - 07:00 AMFri11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSat11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a retail distribution location.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of the facility interior, exterior, perimeter, parking areas, loading docks, and trailer yards to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials as required, observe incoming and outgoing vehicle and pedestrian activity, and document visitor, vendor, and delivery activity in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, medical situations, and other critical events in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and completing required reports.
• Maintain detailed daily activity logs and incident reports, communicate security-related observations to site leadership, and support a professional environment for employees and visitors.

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.

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.