Security Guard - Truck Gate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Personnel Credential Validation in Elwood, IL to safeguard clients, verify credentials, monitor access, and liaise with employees, visitors and drivers.

You will provide a visible security presence, conduct patrols, and respond to incidents, ensuring safe operations at a busy logistics site while upholding service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen may be required.
• Licensing may be required depending on state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers and associates.
• Monitor and control access by verifying credentials and logs.
• Observe inbound/outbound traffic and report suspicious activity.
• Respond calmly to incidents following site procedures and document details.
• Conduct regular patrols of entry points, loading areas and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Communication

Patrols

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 Personnel Credential Validation in Elwood, 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 supporting a dynamic logistics and distribution location. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and provide professional communication to employees, visitors, and drivers. Through visible presence, routine patrols, and teamwork, you will help deter security-related incidents while delivering reliable service with integrity in a caring, innovative culture.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$19.85 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Tue: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Wed: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Thur: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Fri: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and associates by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to the logistics and distribution location by verifying credentials, maintaining visitor and driver logs, and directing authorized individuals to designated areas.
• Observe inbound and outbound traffic at entry points, report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity, and communicate with site personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site procedures and documenting relevant details.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

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.