Access Control Security Officer – Day Shift, Growth

Allied Universal; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Life & AD&D

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Access Control in Jefferson City, TN to monitor entry points, verify credentials, and provide excellent service to employees and visitors at a manufacturing/industrial site.

You will manage access logs, respond calmly to incidents, and conduct patrols to deter security risks while supporting site operations, with a visible presence that helps maintain safe conditions throughout the premise.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as allowed by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors by executing site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, manage visitor and contractor access, and maintain accurate access logs in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including the business, perimeter, gates, parking areas, and restricted zones, to help identify unusual activity or conditions.
• Document incidents, observations, and daily activities through required reports and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Access Control in Jefferson City, TN to monitor entry points, verify credentials, and provide excellent service to employees and visitors at a manufacturing/industrial site.

You will manage access logs, respond calmly to incidents, and conduct patrols to deter security risks while supporting site operations, with a visible presence that helps maintain safe conditions throughout the premise.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.