Security Officer - Entry Authorization

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 Entry Authorization in Kenova, WV, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing site entry, verifying credentials, monitoring access points and alarm panels, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service while supporting a professional, welcoming experience for employees and visitors. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, security-related policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and manage access to the chemical and petrochemical facility by verifying credentials, processing visitors and contractors, and maintaining required entry records.
• Respond to access-control incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and document actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, restricted areas, parking areas, and the facility perimeter in accordance with site procedures.
• Operate access-control systems, communications equipment, and visitor-management tools while reporting unusual conditions and policy violations to Allied Universal leadership and designated site contacts.

Requirements

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience 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, 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.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Pay

$13.91 / Hour

Schedule

• Monday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Thursday: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM