Security Guard Full Time Access Control

Alliedbarton Security Services; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Guard Full Time Access Control Operations in Kennett Square, PA. You will safeguard clients by monitoring access points, verifying credentials and controlling entry while delivering excellent customer service.

The position emphasizes security procedures, incident response, and compliant operations at a utilities location with an emphasis on reliability and integrity. Day-to-day duties include patrols, log maintenance, and badge management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year security-related experience.
• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Allied Universal conducts a background check in compliance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local law.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors and visitors at the utility location by following site access control procedures.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, authorizations and visitor documentation.
• Maintain access logs and issue/recover visitor badges; report access concerns to site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and critical situations using established reporting/escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Guard Full Time Access Control Operations in Kennett Square, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a utilities location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring access points, verifying credentials, controlling entry and exit, and responding to security-related concerns. You will remain visible to help deter incidents while delivering exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:00 AMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSat03:00 PM - 11:00 PMSun03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a utility generation location.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials, authorizations, and visitor documentation in accordance with established site requirements.
• Maintain accurate access logs, issue and recover visitor badges or credentials, and communicate access concerns to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
• 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.

Closing

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.