Security Officer Access Authorization

Allied Universal; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Smart Tools

Benefits

Employee Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Access Authorization in Wilmington, MA. This role offers fixed anchor shifts with potential to pick up additional shifts through the program, earning more and gaining experience across sites.

Pay rate is $18.69 per hour with a schedule that includes daytime hours. This position emphasizes customer service, access control, and incident response in a logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age (21+ for armed roles).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen will be conducted as a condition of employment.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at a logistics and distribution site, enforcing access control policies.
• Monitor entry/exit points and verify credentials; maintain access records.
• Respond to incidents calmly and notify site contacts and leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of the facility, including shipping/receiving and perimeter areas.
• Observe activity at designated access points and report suspicious behavior per procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Crisis response

Education

High school diploma

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

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full‑time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Access Authorization in Wilmington, MA, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $18.69 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSun08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment (“Anchor Shifts”): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick‑up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part‑time hours this week and full‑time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part‑time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build‑up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to clients at a logistics and distribution location by carrying out access control procedures, site‑specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and/or authorization, and maintain visitor, contractor, and vehicle access records in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access‑related concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, shipping and receiving areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unauthorized access, irregular conditions, and/or policy concerns.
• Observe package, freight, and vehicle movement at designated access points and report suspicious activity or policy violations according to site procedures.

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:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full‑time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real‑time shift visibility and claiming.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked; 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation is only paid out where required by law).
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more 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.

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.