Access Control Security Officer - Logistics (Full-Time)

Allied Universal; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal, Elwood, IL, is hiring a Security Officer Entry Authorization to monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support visitor screening at a logistics and distribution site. You will maintain a visible presence and respond calmly to incidents, while upholding a welcoming environment for employees, drivers, and guests.

Key duties include conducting patrols, recording entry/exit data, and applying site procedures for access control.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation as required by federal, state and local laws.
• Background histories considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• Drug screen as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and policies.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, and maintain entry/exit records.
• Control access for delivery drivers, vendors, contractors, and other authorized personnel per site procedures.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, parking areas, dock entrances, and facility perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal, Elwood, IL, is hiring a Security Officer Entry Authorization to monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support visitor screening at a logistics and distribution site. You will maintain a visible presence and respond calmly to incidents, while upholding a welcoming environment for employees, drivers, and guests.

Key duties include conducting patrols, recording entry/exit data, and applying site procedures for access control.