Security Officer - Automotive Gatehouse

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 - Automotive Gatehouse in West Point, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Auto, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As a Security Officer at an automotive location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine patrols, and remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will provide strong customer service, clear communication, and accurate reporting while supporting a caring team that puts people first. Join Allied Universal to bring agility, reliability, and innovation to every shift, acting with integrity and delivering through teamwork.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $16.25 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to client personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at vehicle and pedestrian entry points by verifying identification, logging visitors, issuing temporary badges, and/or coordinating entry approvals per site policy.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout office, production, warehouse, and parking areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and to identify unusual conditions.
• Monitor alarms, access control systems, radios, and camera systems when assigned, and report irregularities according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical calls, disturbances, fire-related conditions, and/or severe weather notifications.
• Complete detailed incident reports, patrol logs, and shift activity reports, and communicate status updates to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Support receiving and shipping operations by observing truck arrivals and departures, documenting trailer and seal information when required, and/or directing drivers to designated check-in locations.
• Conduct initial response to building and perimeter checks, including door and gate checks, lighting observations, and reporting maintenance needs through the approved process.
• Assist with crowd and traffic flow during shift changes, deliveries, special events, and/or high-volume visitor periods, following site-specific procedures.
• Operate in varying environments and conditions based on the location, including indoor and outdoor posts, standing and walking assignments, and changing weather conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.