Security Officer - Access Control Point

Allied Universal; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer - Access Control in San Antonio, TX. You will manage site entry, monitor access points, and perform routine patrols to deter security incidents while delivering excellent service to clients and visitors.

The role emphasizes clear communication, visible presence, and teamwork to support a welcoming work environment. On-site shifts run day and night, with a focus on safety and integrity across industrial locations.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, contractors, and drivers following security procedures.
• Monitor and control access to industrial locations by verifying credentials and sign-in requirements.
• Maintain accurate access logs and issue/recover visitor badges or temporary credentials.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies calmly and notify site contacts or responders as directed.
• Conduct regular patrols of entry points and perimeter locations to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service experience

Computer literacy

CPR and First Aid

Eligible to work 18+ (unarmed)

Background awareness

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.

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 in San Antonio, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Security Officer at an industrial location, you will help manage site entry, monitor access points, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will provide outstanding customer service and clear communication while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.67 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:00 AMTue10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat06:00 AM - 06:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, contractors, and/or drivers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access to industrial and manufacturing locations by verifying credentials, authorizations, and visitor or contractor sign-in requirements.
• Maintain accurate access logs, issue and recover visitor badges or temporary credentials, and direct authorized personnel to designated areas.
• Respond to incidents, access-related concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders as directed by site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, business areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized access and report unusual conditions.

Minimum Requirements

• A Security Guard Card is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• At this site, there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• 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.

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