Security Officer Access Control

Allied Universal; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Access Control in Ingleside, TX. The role focuses on safeguarding client sites with strict access-control procedures, incident response, and professional communication with staff and visitors.

The position runs full-time with a daytime schedule and requires a minimum of one year in security, a TWIC, and a high school diploma or equivalent. The company emphasizes career growth, smart tools, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• TSA-issued TWIC must be possessed.
• Comfort with using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• State, county, or city security license preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check will be conducted as required by law.
• Criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements vary by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors by following site-specific access-control procedures.
• Verify authorized entry credentials and process visitors and contractors; maintain access logs.
• Monitor entry/exit points, vehicle traffic, and restricted areas per site requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms and emergencies calmly and according to post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, business areas, and perimeter and report concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

TWIC credential

Tools

TWIC

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 Control in Ingleside, TX, 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/petrochemical location, you will monitor entry points, verify authorized access, and maintain a visible presence that helps deter security-related incidents. You will use computer or tablet systems to document activity, communicate professionally with employees and visitors, and deliver exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur12:00 PM - 06:00 PMFri06:00 AM - 06:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 06:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Verify authorized entry credentials, process visitors and contractors, maintain access logs, and communicate access concerns to appropriate site personnel.
• Monitor entry and exit points, vehicle traffic, and restricted areas in accordance with chemical and petrochemical location requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established post orders and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, business areas, and the perimeter to identify and report security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Possess a TSA-issued TWIC.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Have customer service experience, preferred.
• Possess a state, county, or city-issued security-related license, 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.