Security Officer Access Control Operations

Alliedbarton Security Services; Newville (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Access Control Operations in Newville, PA. You will safeguard clients across logistics and distribution sites, manage access points, verify credentials, and maintain a welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

The role is full-time with a pay rate of $18.54 per hour and a daytime schedule from Monday to Friday, with specific shift times listed. Join a team that prioritizes people, integrity, and service.

Qualifications

• Must have customer service experience in security settings.
• Ability to monitor access points and verify credentials.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by following site procedures and access-control requirements.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, maintain visitor logs, and direct personnel.
• Respond to incidents calmly and escalate as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of facility, loading areas, entry points, parking areas, and perimeter.
• Document daily activities and communicate shift handoffs accurately.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Clear communication

Patrols

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 Access Control Operations in Newville, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Security Professional with Allied Universal at a logistics and distribution location, you will help manage access points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and delivery personnel. You will provide clear communication, respond to security-related concerns, and help deter incidents through a visible presence. Join a caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.54 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct employees, drivers, contractors, and delivery personnel in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access-control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters to appropriate site contacts and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, loading areas, entry points, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify and report unusual activity or security-related concerns.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and access-control exceptions accurately and communicate relevant information during shift handoffs.

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.