Security Officer

Alliedbarton Security Services; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; 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 in Sulphur, LA to safeguard clients across industries, including chemical and petrochemical sectors. This full-time role involves managing site entry, verifying credentials, and maintaining a welcoming, safe environment.

You will document activity using technology and coordinate with site personnel. The position requires 1+ year law enforcement, 2+ years supervisory/security experience, or 3+ years security experience, plus a valid driver\'s

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in security or related field.
• Experience with access control or badge systems preferred.
• Comfort with using a computer or tablet for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Monitor and control access by verifying credentials, issuing passes, and maintaining entry records.
• Observe incoming/outgoing personnel, vehicles, materials, and deliveries for compliance with access procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies following established protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points and perimeter to identify security concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge administration

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer

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 Officerin Sulphur, LA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will help manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and support a professional, welcoming environment. You will use technology to document activity, communicate clearly with personnel and visitors, and help deter unauthorized access. This is a driving post. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.50 / Hour

Pre-Employment Requirements (Contractual)

1+ Years’ Law Enforcement Experience OR 2+ Years’ Security Supervisor/Manager Experience OR 3+ Years’ Security Experience (C108)

Valid Driver's License

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon05:00 AM - 06:00 PMTue05:00 AM - 06:00 PMWed05:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access requirements, and emergency response activities at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Monitor and control access to the facility by verifying credentials, issuing visitor and contractor passes, maintaining entry records, and directing authorized individuals in accordance with site policies.
• Observe incoming and outgoing personnel, vehicles, materials, and deliveries for compliance with access-control procedures, escalating discrepancies or unauthorized access attempts to appropriate site contacts.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and emergency response protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, business areas, and the perimeter to identify and report security-related concerns, hazardous conditions, or policy violations.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Have at least 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 years of security-related supervisor/manager experience, or 3 years of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• The ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• Comfortably using a computer or tablet 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.

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.