Access Control Security Officer — Grow Your Career

Allied Universal; York (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Access Control Operations in York, PA to safeguard clients across multiple industries. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and delivery personnel.

The role emphasizes clear communication, customer-focused service, and adherence to security procedures as part of a dynamic distribution-site team.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points at a distribution location, verify credentials and visitor authorization, and document entries, exits, deliveries, and other site activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Communicate professionally with employees, drivers, vendors, and visitors while supporting orderly access and traffic flow throughout the location.

Skills

Customer service experience

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Access control systems

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Access Control Operations in York, PA to safeguard clients across multiple industries. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and delivery personnel.

The role emphasizes clear communication, customer-focused service, and adherence to security procedures as part of a dynamic distribution-site team.