Security Officer Food Processing Plant Overnights

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 Chocolate Plant - Patrol in Lancaster, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a food and beverage location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, complete routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence that may help to deter security-related incidents. You will greet employees and visitors, respond to requests, document observations, and communicate clearly with site contacts and your team. At Allied Universal, you will act with integrity while supporting a caring, people-first culture through teamwork, reliability, agility, and innovation.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.52 / 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 employees, contractors, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage manufacturing and distribution location.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical situations, fire and alarm activations, and equipment or process-related concerns, and notify site leadership and/or emergency services as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of production areas, warehouses, loading docks, parking areas, and the exterior perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards or unusual conditions.
• Control access through assigned entrances, gates, and dock areas by verifying identification, checking credentials, and directing visitors and vendors according to site procedures.
• Monitor and document movement of vehicles, trailers, and deliveries, including checking seals and paperwork as required and reporting irregularities to management.
• Observe for and report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and unsecured doors, cages, or restricted areas, and follow escalation procedures.
• Use radios, phones, and security-related systems to communicate status updates, request assistance, and coordinate responses with site personnel and/or local responders.
• Complete detailed written reports and logs, including incident reports, patrol documentation, and shift turnover notes, in accordance with Allied Universal and site requirements.
• Support emergency and business continuity procedures such as evacuations, shelter-in-place, and accountability checks when directed by site leadership and post orders.
• Interact professionally with the public and site staff, providing directions and general assistance while maintaining a courteous presence consistent with Allied Universal standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet 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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