Security Officer Access Control Gate

About the role

As a Security Officer Access Control in Madison, WI, you will serve and safeguard clients in industries such as Logistics & Distribution. You will help manage entry and exit points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, and support a secure environment for employees, visitors, and operations. This role provides exceptional customer service and clear communication while identifying and reporting security-related concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and drivers by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor and control access points, verify credentials and delivery documentation, issue visitor badges, and maintain accurate entry and exit records for employees, contractors, and transport personnel.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the facility perimeter to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership, documenting incidents, observations, and policy violations in required reports.

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.
• 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.
• 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

• Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.

Pay

$18.64 / hour

Schedule

• Thursday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Friday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Saturday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sunday: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM