Security Officer Gate Guard - First Shift

Job Description

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.

As a Security Officer in Shakopee, MN , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and conduct routine patrols to help deter security-related incidents. You will provide professional customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming, orderly environment. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team, where integrity, innovation, and a people-first culture guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.15 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, drivers, and contractors at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor and contractor access records, and communicate access concerns to appropriate site personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control issues, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; document observations and actions according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian access in accordance with site procedures, provide directions as needed, and report unusual activity, damaged barriers, or malfunctioning access-control equipment.

Minimum 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.

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.

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:

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