Security Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Computerized Entry Control in Minooka, IL. You will protect client facilities by managing entry points, verifying credentials, monitoring activity, and delivering exceptional customer service, while maintaining a visible security presence.

This full-time role involves coordinating with site leadership, documenting incidents, and supporting a safe, welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience handling access-control procedures and visitor verification preferred.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while performing security procedures and responding to emergencies.
• Monitor and control access by verifying identification, visitor authorization, contractor credentials, and delivery docs.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Observation skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

Incident reporting tools

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 Computerized Entry Control in Minooka, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, you will help manage entry points, verify access credentials, monitor activity, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. You will maintain a visible presence, document incidents, and help deter unauthorized access while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where people come first, teamwork drives results, and integrity guides every interaction.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$20.81 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to the industrial location by verifying identification, visitor authorization, contractor credentials, and delivery documentation in accordance with site procedures.
• Operate access-control systems, maintain accurate visitor and vehicle entry records, issue and recover credentials, and report access irregularities to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and communication protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, loading areas, warehouse operations, and the facility perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

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.