Security Guard - Access Control

Allied Universal; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools program

Career growth opportunities

Financial and health benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Access Control in Manteno, IL. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, monitor access activity, and provide professional customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers.

Maintain a visible presence to deter incidents while handling security concerns with integrity and teamwork. The role emphasizes access control procedures, patrols of entry points, and incident response at a logistics and distribution site in

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• 18+ years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees through site-specific access control procedures.
• Verify identifications, credentials, and visitor authorizations per site procedures.
• Maintain visitor, contractor, driver, and vehicle entry records and issue access credentials.
• Respond to incidents and security concerns, documenting information for appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular patrols of entry points, loading areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge administration

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Access control systems

Job description

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer Full Time Access Control in Manteno, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a dynamic logistics and distribution location. You will help manage entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, monitor access activity, and provide professional customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers. Maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents while communicating clearly and responding to security-related concerns. Bring integrity, reliability, and a team-focused approach to a caring, innovative company.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.28 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Tue 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Wed 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Thur 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Fri 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and/or employees by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor and control access to the facility by verifying identification, credentials, visitor authorizations, and/or delivery appointments in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, driver, and vehicle entry records; issue and collect access credentials as directed by site policies.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, promptly documenting and reporting relevant information to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, loading areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience 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.
• 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.