Access Control Security Officer – Food & Beverage

Allied Universal; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer Checkpoint Operations in Champaign, IL. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access, and communicate professionally with employees and visitors to maintain a welcoming, secure environment.

You will respond to security concerns, support site procedures, and help deter unauthorized activity through regular patrols and effective incident handling.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and/or delivery personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a food and beverage manufacturing location.
• Monitor access control systems, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate entry and exit records for restricted areas.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian access at assigned entry points, inspect credentials and/or delivery documentation as directed by site procedures, and report irregularities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency responders when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, production-area perimeters, parking areas, and facility grounds to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Public safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is hiring a Security Officer Checkpoint Operations in Champaign, IL. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access, and communicate professionally with employees and visitors to maintain a welcoming, secure environment.

You will respond to security concerns, support site procedures, and help deter unauthorized activity through regular patrols and effective incident handling.