Security Officer - Flex 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 - Flex Gatehouse in Albuquerque, NM, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will support access control by verifying credentials, issuing and tracking badges, and managing entry points for employees, drivers, and visitors. You will perform routine patrols and remain highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, while delivering customer service through clear communication and quick assistance. Bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift.

Position Type: Flex

Pay Rate: $19.06 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to site personnel, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, issuing temporary badges, and maintaining visitor, vendor, and contractor logs.
• Screen inbound and outbound foot traffic and vehicle traffic as required, including directing drivers to designated check-in areas, docks, and staging lanes.
• Monitor shipping and receiving areas for unauthorized access, open doors, and unusual activity, helping to deter theft and/or loss at a logistics and distribution location.
• Conduct bag checks and/or package inspections when authorized by site policy and in accordance with local requirements.
• Monitor alarms, CCTV, and access control systems, documenting observations and notifying site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership of issues.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical events, disturbances, and fire or equipment alarms.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, including parking areas, dock doors, trailer yards, and restricted zones. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
• Maintain detailed shift activity logs and incident reports, including access control activity, deliveries, and unusual conditions.
• Support site operations by enforcing traffic rules, coordinating with transportation partners, and escalating policy violations through the established chain of command.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 6+ months of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience 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.

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.