Security Officer Access Authorization

Allied Universal; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Access Authorization in Gastonia, NC. You will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and manage visitor access at a food and beverage location, maintaining a visible security presence and coordinating with site leadership.

The role emphasizes customer service, incident response, and adherence to site policies, with a daytime-to-evening schedule and comprehensive benefits. Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required under federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local law.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel while carrying out security procedures and site-specific policies.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, manage visitor and vendor entry, and maintain access logs.
• Respond to incidents calmly and communicate observations to site contacts and leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized access and identify unusual conditions.
• Direct authorized personnel to entry points and follow site-specific access-control protocols.

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 Officer Access Authorization in Gastonia, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a food and beverage location, you will help create a welcoming, controlled environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor access, and communicating professionally with employees and guests. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents, and support security-related operations through teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first approach.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.89 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tue03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Wed03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Thur03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Fri03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, vendors, and/or delivery personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points at the food and beverage location, verify credentials, manage visitor and vendor entry, and maintain accurate access logs.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner and communicate observations to appropriate site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify unusual conditions.
• Support delivery and receiving activities by directing authorized personnel to designated entry points and following site-specific access-control protocols.

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.

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