Security Officer - Plant 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 - Plant Gatehouse in Savannah, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced manufacturing location where you will help manage access control, verify credentials, issue and track badges, and monitor entry points to support a secure environment. You will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, document security-related activity, and communicate clearly with employees, drivers, and visitors while delivering a strong customer service experience. Bring integrity and teamwork to a caring culture that values being agile, reliable, and innovative.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.00 / 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 site personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial location.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification and/or credentials, issuing visitor passes, maintaining entry logs, and directing visitors and contractors to approved destinations.
• Monitor inbound and outbound vehicle and pedestrian traffic, coordinate with site contacts for access approvals, and help to deter unauthorized entry and/or removal of property.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying site contacts and emergency services as directed and completing required documentation.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of production areas, warehouses, parking areas, and the perimeter, reporting irregular conditions and/or hazards according to post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1+ years of security-related experience.
• Have a TSA issued TWIC.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge 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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