Security Officer

Security Officer - Freight Yard Patrol Driver

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 - Freight Yard Patrol Driver in Memphis, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a logistics and distribution location as an unarmed Patrol Officer. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help reduce security-related incidents, and support access control and incident reporting with clear communication and outstanding customer service. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license per AU Driver Policy Requirements. Bring integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that is agile, reliable, and innovative.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.51 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:30 PM - 01:30 AMSat06:00 AM - 06:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

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 site personnel and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, location-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols throughout warehouse, yard, loading dock, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and/or unsafe conditions.
• Control access at entrances and vehicle gates by verifying identification, monitoring visitor and truck traffic, and directing drivers to designated check-in and staging areas per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting hazards, initiating notifications, and assisting with evacuation and/or shelter-in-place actions when directed.
• Complete required security-related documentation such as patrol activity reports, incident reports, and access logs, and communicate relevant updates to site management and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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.

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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