Security Officer - Gatehouse Entry Control

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 - Gatehouse Entry Control in Pontiac, MI, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced tech and telecom location where access control is mission-critical. As a Security Officer, you will greet employees and visitors, verify credentials, manage entry points, and document security-related activity with clear communication. You will support routine patrols and a visible presence that helps to deter incidents, while delivering customer service with integrity, teamwork, and innovative, people-first problem solving.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.47 / 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 clients at a tech-focused location by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access to the facility by verifying identification, managing visitor registration, issuing badges as directed by site policy, and directing guests, vendors, and employees to the appropriate check-in process.
• Monitor entry and exit points, review access logs and/or electronic access control activity, and report irregularities according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, completing required notifications and documentation.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned interior and/or exterior areas, including lobbies, corridors, loading areas, and perimeter points, as permitted by the site.

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.

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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