Security Officer Access Control Specialist
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 Specialist in Myerstown, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will help manage site entry, verify access credentials, monitor activity, and provide outstanding customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers. You will help maintain a professional presence that supports a secure environment while using communication and computer skills to document security-related activity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where caring culture, teamwork, and integrity come first. This is a full‑time position.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, access control requirements, and/or emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
- Monitor and control access to the facility by verifying credentials, screening visitors and contractors, maintaining visitor logs, and directing authorized personnel to appropriate areas.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established site procedures.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, loading areas, parking areas, and the facility perimeter to help identify unauthorized access and report unusual activity.
- Document daily activities, access‑related events, incidents, and observations in accordance with Allied Universal and site reporting procedures.
Requirements
- Possess at least 6 months of security‑related experience.
- Must have knowledge of data protection protocols, cybersecurity measures, and the ability to identify and respond to potential security threats.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Comfortable using a computer or tablet, including proficiency with email applications, word processing software, and other relevant digital tools.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer‑service orientation.
- Problem‑solving and calm demeanor under pressure.
- Ability to conduct patrols and monitor access points.
- Accurate documentation and reporting abilities.
Benefits
- Smart Tools: Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.
Pay
$18.00 per hour
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM