Security Officer Armed Entry Authorization

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 positively impacting the communities and customers we serve.

About the role

As an Armed Access Control Officer in a transportation setting, you will help manage entry points, verify access credentials, maintain a visible presence, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will use sound judgment, clear communication, and customer service skills to help deter security-related incidents and report concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and drivers while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and access-control policies at a transportation facility.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorized entry requirements, and maintain visitor, contractor, and vehicle entry records in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated facilities, rail-adjacent areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations, reporting unusual conditions through established channels.
• Help deter unauthorized access by observing activity at assigned posts and communicating policy violations or suspicious activity to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• Possess an armed guard card or license.
• Possess at least 2 years of law enforcement, military, or corrections experience, or a college degree.
• Be at least 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.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications: Comfortable using a computer or tablet, and customer service experience.

Pay

$18.50 / hour

Schedule

• Part Time
• Monday: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Tuesday: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.