Security Officer - Industrial 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 - Industrial Entry Control in Brookwood, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Officer with Allied Universal at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, and guide employees, contractors, and visitors through site procedures. You will complete patrols of assigned areas, monitor activity, document incidents, and communicate clearly with site leaders and emergency contacts. Bring an agile, reliable mindset, support your team, and act with integrity while helping to deter security-related incidents.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.89 / 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, employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial location.
• Staff access control points to help manage entry and exit for authorized personnel, visitors, and deliveries using badges, rosters, and/or authorization lists.
• Verify identification and required credentials for site access, and follow site-specific processes for denied entry, escort requirements, and/or restricted areas.
• Operate visitor management procedures including sign-in and sign-out, issuing temporary credentials, and directing visitors to designated check-in areas.
• Monitor vehicle access at gates and/or checkpoints, confirm delivery and pickup documentation, and help maintain orderly traffic flow in accordance with site procedures.
• Conduct package, tool, and/or property removal checks as directed by post orders to help reduce unauthorized removal of materials.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including escalating concerns to site leadership, Allied Universal supervision, and/or emergency services as appropriate.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, radios, and/or access control systems and report irregular conditions per site policy.
• Document daily activities, access events, incidents, and unusual observations in written reports and/or electronic logs with clear, factual information.
• Support emergency and abnormal event procedures such as evacuations, shelter-in-place, and/or accountability processes as directed by site policy.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel and respond to requests for assistance, directions, and/or general information while maintaining post requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• 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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