Security Officer Access Control Specialist

Allied Universal; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Access Control Specialist in Doraville, GA. You will guard entry points, verify credentials, greet visitors, and maintain records in a fast-paced logistics environment. The role emphasizes customer service, vigilance, and clear reporting to prevent incidents.

Position type is Full Time with day and evening shifts. Pay rate is $15.42 per hour, with required background checks and licensing as per state laws.

Qualifications

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and delivery drivers while enforcing access-control procedures at a logistic & distribution location.
• Maintain awareness and report security-related concerns with professionalism and calmness.
• Demonstrate strong observation and reporting to deter incidents and support security operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and delivery drivers by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorized access, and maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and vehicle records.
• Respond to access-control concerns, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated areas, including entrances, parking areas, loading docks, and perimeter locations, to help identify and report unusual activity or security-related concerns.
• Help support the orderly flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic while following established procedures for package-handling and distribution operations.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Clear communication

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 Specialist in Doraville, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying access credentials, greeting visitors, and communicating professionally with employees and drivers. You will support security-related operations through attentive observation, clear reporting, and a visible presence that helps deter incidents. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.42 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thur06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and delivery drivers by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorized access, and maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and vehicle records.
• Respond to access-control concerns, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated areas, including entrances, parking areas, loading docks, and perimeter locations, to help identify and report unusual activity or security-related concerns.
• Help support the orderly flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic while following established procedures for package-handling and distribution operations.

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.

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