Security Officer Credential Control

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide 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 Access Control Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location in Freeport, TX, you will manage entry points, verify credentials including TSA-issued TWIC cards, monitor access activity, and communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and contractors. Your visible presence will help deter security-related incidents while supporting a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorizations, issue visitor and contractor passes, maintain visitor logs, and report access discrepancies in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, unauthorized access attempts, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and emergency personnel as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access-control areas, entry gates, parking areas, administrative buildings, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Complete accurate shift reports, incident documentation, and access-control records while communicating relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site personnel.

Requirements

• Possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration.
• 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 our Perks Program.

Pay

$25.00 / hour

Schedule

• Day shift: Monday–Thursday, 07:00 AM – 03:00 PM
• Position type: Full-time