Security Officer Full Time Facility Access Specialist

About the role

As a Facility Access Security Officer at a food and beverage manufacturing location in Allentown, PA, you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and help maintain a secure environment. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly with employees and guests, and use computer or tablet systems to support access activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, manage visitor and contractor entry, and maintain accurate access-control records in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate personnel when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including entrances, production-adjacent spaces, parking areas, and the perimeter, while reporting unusual conditions.
• Support compliance with facility access requirements by helping to deter unauthorized entry and directing visitors, deliveries, and contractors to appropriate locations.

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.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• 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.

Pay

$18.50 / hour

Schedule

• Position Type: Full Time
• Day shift: Monday–Thursday, 07:00 AM – 03:00 PM

Benefits

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