Security Officer - Manufacturing Facility

About the role

As a Security Officer Full Time Access Administration in Granite City, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a dynamic industrial location, where you will help manage access, verify credentials, monitor entry points, and support a secure environment for employees and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and help address security-related concerns with integrity. Be part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and delivers through teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and delivery drivers by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access control policies, and emergency response activities at an industrial manufacturing location.
• Monitor and control access to the facility by verifying identification, authorizations, visitor registrations, contractor credentials, and delivery documentation in accordance with site requirements.
• Operate access control systems, maintain accurate visitor and vehicle entry records, issue and retrieve authorized credentials, and report access discrepancies to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, parking areas, business operations, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized access and identify potential security-related concerns.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of security-related experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience are preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay

Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour

Schedule

Day Time: Tuesday 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Thursday 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM, Friday 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM, Saturday 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to 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.