Security Officer - Access Control Patrol

Alliedbarton Security Services; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal seeks a part-time Security Officer - Access Control Patrol for our location in Sparrows Point, MD. The role focuses on safeguarding the facility by monitoring access points, conducting patrols, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably a Maryland Security Professional Guard Card. We offer benefits including health insurance, training programs, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions

Ongoing paid training programs

Employee discounts through the perks program

Qualifications

• Maryland Security Professional Guard Card is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21 for armed roles.
• Background investigation and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and patrol assigned areas to prevent unauthorized access.
• Provide customer service by carrying out security procedures.
• Conduct routine patrols and document unusual activity on site.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem-solving

Monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years of verifiable experience

Job description

Overview

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive workplace, you will be part of a team that fuels a culture that will reflect in our communities and customers we serve. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks, and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description

As a Security Officer - Access Control Patrol in Sparrows Point, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution and more .

As an Access Control Officer in a logistics and distribution location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, helping to deter security-related incidents and maintaining a secure environment for staff and visitors. Your responsibilities include conducting routine patrols, remaining visible to help prevent unauthorized access, and providing exceptional customer service and communication. You will be part of a team that values agility, reliability, and innovation, always putting people first and acting with integrity in every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.46 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeFri12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSun04:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies, and when appropriate, responding to emergency situations.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the logistics and distribution location and its perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Monitor access points to help to deter unauthorized entry and maintain a secure environment for personnel and assets.
• Document and report any unusual activity or incidents according to site protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• Maryland Security Professional Guard Card is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience.
• 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 local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.

Perks and Benefits:

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more...

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 any other basis protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID2025-1391081