Security Officer Access Control

Alliedbarton Security Services; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

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Health benefits

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Elgin, TX is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Access Control Driver to safeguard clients across utilities and other sectors. You will manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and provide professional, customer-focused service while remaining visible and calm in incidents.

This is a driving post with a daytime schedule and paid hourly rate of $19.00. You will perform patrols, document visitor records, and respond to alarms, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as required by law.
• Drug screen as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to utility operations personnel, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and policies.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors entering or exiting the location.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and delivery records; issue and recover access credentials per site procedures.
• Respond to access-control alarms, unauthorized-entry attempts, incidents, and critical situations; report concerns promptly.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, operational areas, and the perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

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 Full Time Access Control Driver in Elgin, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a utilities location, you will help manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and support a welcoming, security-related environment for employees and visitors. You will remain visible, communicate professionally, and help deter incidents while delivering exceptional customer service. This is a driving post. Join Allied Universal's agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to utility operations personnel, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor access points and verify authorization for employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors entering or exiting the location.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and delivery records; issue and recover access credentials in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to access-control alarms, unauthorized-entry attempts, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; promptly report concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, operational areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A guard card/license 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.