Security Officer - Access Control (Full-Time)

AUS; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Full Time Entry Screening in Elwood, IL. You will manage entry/exit points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and provide exceptional service to employees, drivers, and visitors while upholding safety standards.

The role emphasizes a professional presence, strong communication, and adherence to site procedures across various shifts in a logistics setting.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees by carrying out site-specific access control procedures and policies.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, manage visitor and contractor entry, and maintain logs and records.
• Respond to incidents and security concerns in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized access.
• Communicate professionally with site personnel, drivers, and Allied Universal leadership regarding observations and shift activity.

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Communication

Patrols

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Full Time Entry Screening in Elwood, IL. You will manage entry/exit points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and provide exceptional service to employees, drivers, and visitors while upholding safety standards.

The role emphasizes a professional presence, strong communication, and adherence to site procedures across various shifts in a logistics setting.