Security Officer 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 Access Control in Ladson, SC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Auto, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a leading automotive location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, support badge access, and provide exceptional customer service. You will remain visible, communicate professionally, and help deter security-related incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. This driving position requires a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements. Join a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that delivers through teamwork and integrity.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel at an automotive manufacturing and/or corporate location while carrying out site-specific procedures and access-control policies.
- Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorizations, issue visitor passes, and maintain accurate access-related records.
- Control vehicle and pedestrian access to designated areas, inspect incoming and outgoing traffic as directed, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific emergency response procedures.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- Customer service experience is preferred.
- Access control and badge experience is preferred.
- Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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,