Security Guard - Full Time

Allied Universal; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Access Control in Champaign, IL. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access, and maintain a welcoming presence at a manufacturing and industrial location.

The role emphasizes clear communication, attention to detail, and responsive customer service, with a full-time schedule and an $18.00 per hour pay rate. Allied Universal promotes a culture that puts people first and values integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Drug screen required before employment.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by following site policies and procedures.
• Monitor and control facility access and verify credentials.
• Respond to incidents calmly and communicate with site leadership.
• Conduct patrols of production areas, offices, and perimeters.
• Direct vendors, contractors, and delivery personnel per site requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Access Control in Champaign, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Security Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and maintain a professional, welcoming presence. You will help support a secure environment through clear communication, attention to detail, and responsive customer service. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative team and a caring culture put people first while acting with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Tue 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Wed 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sun 10:30 PM - 07:00 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Monitor and control access to the facility, including verifying credentials, managing visitor entry, maintaining access records, and directing vendors, contractors, and delivery personnel in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; document activities and promptly communicate relevant information to site leadership and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned production areas, offices, shipping and receiving locations, parking areas, and the facility perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.
• Support orderly vehicle and pedestrian traffic flow at entry points, including checking authorized access for employees, visitors, contractors, and commercial vehicles.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.