Security Officer - Access Authorization

Allied Universal; Elwood (IL); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Allied Universal in Elwood, IL is seeking a Security Officer Access Authorization responsible for protecting clients at logistics sites, managing entry points, verifying credentials, and maintaining a visible security presence. You will communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and drivers to ensure a welcoming environment.

This full-time role offers daytime/evening shifts with a pay rate of $19.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screening as per law.

Responsabilités

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors and employees at a logistics site by following access control procedures.
• Monitor entry points, verify credentials and maintain access records.
• Respond to incidents calmly and document observations and incidents.
• Conduct regular patrols and deter unauthorized activity.
• Prepare accurate reports and communicate with site personnel.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Access control systems

Description du poste

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 Officer Access Authorization in Elwood, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents. You will communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and drivers while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, care, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.85 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and/or employees at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out site‑specific access‑control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, process authorized entries and exits, and maintain visitor, contractor, and vehicle access records in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, access‑control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, escalating matters to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security‑related concerns.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership while preparing accurate reports and documenting incidents, observations, and unusual activity.

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.

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.