Security Officer Truck Gate Day Shift

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 - Truck Gate in York, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer in a logistics and distribution location, you will focus on access control at key entry points, helping to manage visitor and vehicle check-ins, verify credentials, and support smooth dock and gate operations. You will conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and deliver professional customer service through clear communication. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and built on integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.61 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entrances, guard shacks, and/or gatehouse posts by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining sign-in and sign-out documentation.
• Screen and route deliveries, trailers, and service providers by confirming appointment information, checking shipping documents, and coordinating with on-site contacts for dock and yard access.
• Monitor CCTV, access control alarms, and door status indicators; report unusual activity that may help to deter unauthorized entry.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, yards, parking areas, and perimeter to check doors, gates, dock areas, and restricted spaces; working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical events, fire alarms, unauthorized access attempts, and disturbances.
• Support security-related investigations by documenting observations, preserving relevant information, and completing detailed reports and activity logs.
• Operate and maintain access control tools such as badge systems, key and/or key card logs, visitor management systems, and radio communications per post orders.
• Direct traffic flow for trucks and passenger vehicles during peak periods, maintaining orderly entry and exit to reduce congestion and support site operations.
• Communicate clearly with Allied Universal supervision, site contacts, and local responders as needed, escalating issues through the appropriate chain of command.

Minimum 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.

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.

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