Security Officers - Warehouse/Patrol

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 Foot Patrol in Elkridge, MD , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. 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. Join Allied Universal as an unarmed officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, and remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents. You will support daily operations through strong communication, customer service, and teamwork while reflecting a caring culture built on agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Provide customer service to site personnel, visitors, and/or drivers by carrying out security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.

Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting relevant details and communicating with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.

Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the warehouse, trailer yards, loading docks, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.

Monitor access points for employees, visitors, and/or delivery drivers, verify credentials when required, and report suspicious behavior, damaged gates, or other security-related concerns.

Support loss prevention and operational continuity by observing freight movement areas, reporting policy violations or hazards, and maintaining detailed activity and incident reports.

At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.

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.

Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

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.

Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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. 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:

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