Security Officer Access Control Specialist

Job Description

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.

As a Security Officer Access Control Specialist in Leeds, AL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a 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. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location as an Access Control Officer, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, conduct routine patrols, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. In this people-first role, you will help support a secure environment through teamwork, integrity, and a reliable, innovative approach to security-related responsibilities.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $13.92 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or drivers by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, verifying credentials, and documenting entry and exit activity at the location.
• Monitor entrances, gates, badge readers, and/or visitor check-in points to help support authorized access and report unusual activity, policy concerns, and/or maintenance issues to the appropriate contacts.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following post orders and coordinating with site contacts and/or emergency responders when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of production areas, warehouses, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify security-related concerns, unauthorized persons, and/or operational irregularities.
• Complete logs, incident reports, and other required documentation related to access activity, deliveries, visitor management, and/or security-related events in accordance with site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• The ability to lift up to 20 lbs 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 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.

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:

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