Security Officer - Truck Gate Morning Shift
Company
Allied Universal
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
20 an hour
Posted
4 hours ago
Via
via ZipRecruiter
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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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer - Truck Gate Morning Shift in San Pedro, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support smooth site operations. You will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and provide outstanding customer service and communication while helping to deter security-related incidents. Be part of a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeWed01:00 PM - 09:00 PMThur01:00 PM - 09:00 PMFri01:00 PM - 09:00 PMSat01:00 PM - 09:00 PMSun01:00 PM - 09:00 PM
What You'll Do:
• Provide customer service to all persons at the location by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control protocols, and/or appropriate emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or visitor information, and maintain required access logs for employees, visitors, and delivery drivers.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating security-related concerns according to site policies.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, shipping and receiving areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
• Support security-related operations at a logistics and distribution location by observing trailer, freight, and gate activity and reporting policy violations, hazards, and/or maintenance concerns.
Minimum Requirements:
• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service 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.
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.
Closing
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.
Requisition ID
2026-1584419
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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer - Truck Gate Morning Shift in San Pedro, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support smooth site operations. You will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and provide outstanding customer service and communication while helping to deter security-related incidents. Be part of a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeWed01:00 PM - 09:00 PMThur01:00 PM - 09:00 PMFri01:00 PM - 09:00 PMSat01:00 PM - 09:00 PMSun01:00 PM - 09:00 PM
What You'll Do:
• Provide customer service to all persons at the location by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control protocols, and/or appropriate emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or visitor information, and maintain required access logs for employees, visitors, and delivery drivers.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating security-related concerns according to site policies.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the facility, shipping and receiving areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
• Support security-related operations at a logistics and distribution location by observing trailer, freight, and gate activity and reporting policy violations, hazards, and/or maintenance concerns.
Minimum Requirements:
• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service 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.
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.
Closing
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.
Requisition ID
2026-1584419
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