Security Officer Shelter Access Control

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 Professional at a shelter location, you will help create a welcoming, controlled environment by monitoring entry points, verifying authorized access, and maintaining a visible presence. You will communicate respectfully with residents, visitors, and staff, respond to security-related concerns, and support routine patrols.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, staff, and service providers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points, verify authorization for entry, maintain visitor logs, and help control access to designated areas within the shelter location.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned interior and exterior areas, including entrances, common areas, and the perimeter, while documenting observations and irregularities.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel and public agencies as needed, and complete accurate incident reports, daily activity reports, and other required documentation.

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.
• 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.

Pay

$17.00 / Hour

Schedule

• Wednesday: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Thursday: 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Position Type: Part Time

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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