Access Control Specialist - Logistics Security & Growth

Alliedbarton Security Services; Taylor (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Allied Universal® is seeking a Security Officer Credential Verification in Taylor, PA to safeguard clients across logistics and distribution. You will verify credentials, monitor access points, and support a secure, welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

This full-time role requires you to be 18+ with a high school diploma and to pass background checks and drug screening where required by law; licensing may be required by state/local regulations.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, manage visitor and driver entry, and maintain accurate access-control records in accordance with site procedures.
• Screen incoming and outgoing personnel, deliveries, and vehicles as directed, reporting irregularities or access concerns to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and reporting protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access areas, loading docks, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal® is seeking a Security Officer Credential Verification in Taylor, PA to safeguard clients across logistics and distribution. You will verify credentials, monitor access points, and support a secure, welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

This full-time role requires you to be 18+ with a high school diploma and to pass background checks and drug screening where required by law; licensing may be required by state/local regulations.