Security Officer Access Control Operations

Allied Universal; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; 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 Access Control Operations in Cordova, TN. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and support a secure environment for employees and visitors at a busy logistics location.

Responsibilities include door security, visitor logs, and reporting incidents. The role emphasizes professional customer service and clear communication within Allied Universal’s safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check will be conducted in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen will be conducted where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply per state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and personnel by carrying out security-related procedures and site policies.
• Monitor and control access points for personnel, visitors, contractors, and delivery drivers.
• Verify credentials, maintain logs, communicate access requirements, and report unauthorized access or unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents calmly and follow site reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of access areas, trailer yards, loading zones, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Security procedures

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

As a Security Officer Access Control Operations in Cordova, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a secure environment for employees, visitors, and operations. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns while representing Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, caring, and integrity-driven culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.39 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeTue11:00 AM - 09:00 PMWed11:00 AM - 09:00 PMThur11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and personnel by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and control access points for personnel, visitors, contractors, and delivery drivers entering and leaving the logistics and distribution location.
• Verify credentials, maintain visitor and driver logs, communicate access requirements, and report unauthorized access attempts or unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site-specific reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access areas, trailer yards, loading zones, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.

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

• 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.