Security Officer Access Control Specialist

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 Access Control Specialist in South Hill, VA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a manufacturing and industrial location, you will help maintain a welcoming, secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor access, and communicating professionally with employees and guests. Your visible presence and attention to detail will help deter incidents while supporting daily operations. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every interaction. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $15.00 / Hour Job Schedule: Mon: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Tue: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Wed: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Thur: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Fri: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM What You'll Do: Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities. Monitor and control access to manufacturing and industrial facilities, including verifying credentials, maintaining visitor records, and directing authorized personnel, deliveries, and contractors according to site procedures. Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly communicating observations to appropriate site contacts. Conduct regular and random patrols of facility entrances, production areas, loading docks, parking areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns. Prepare accurate reports and logs for access activity, incidents, patrol observations, and other security-related events. Minimum 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. 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. 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr Allied Universal