Security Officer - Access 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 - Access Control in Whitakers, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy manufacturing and industrial location where you will support access control and daily security-related operations. You will greet employees and visitors, verify identification, manage badges and entry logs using a computer or tablet, and perform routine patrols to help identify concerns and help to deter incidents. Bring clear communication and customer service while working with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / 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 and visitors by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Control access at gates and/or entry points by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, managing sign-in and sign-out logs, and directing foot and vehicle traffic as needed.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and access control systems; document unusual activity and notify site contacts and/or Allied Universal supervision based on post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with incident documentation and coordinating with onsite personnel and/or first responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of production areas, warehouses, docks, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or property damage.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have Security Experience - 6+ Months.
• Be 21+ Years of Age.
• Access Control/Badge Experience - preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet - preferred.
• Customer Service Experience - 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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