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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.

About the role

As an Access Control Officer supporting a utilities location, you will help manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents. You will communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and contractors while supporting security-related procedures. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and utility personnel by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, visitor authorizations, and contractor documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, vehicle, and access-related logs; issue and collect temporary credentials as directed by site policy.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through appropriate channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, perimeter, gates, and access points to help deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Requirements

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A guard card or license 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.

At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.

Pay

$18.30 - $19.30 / Hour

Schedule

• Thursday: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Friday: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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.

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