Security Guard - Access Control

About the role

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 Full Time Access Control in Manteno, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a dynamic logistics and distribution location. This is a full‑time position.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and/or employees by carrying out site‑specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor and control access to the facility by verifying identification, credentials, visitor authorizations, and/or delivery appointments in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, driver, and vehicle entry records; issue and collect access credentials as directed by site policies.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, promptly documenting and reporting relevant information to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, loading areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security‑related concerns.

Requirements

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$22.28 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM