Security Officer - Access Monitoring

Allied Universal; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools program

Career growth opportunities

Financial and health benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for Full Time Access Monitoring in South Bend, IN. The role focuses on controlling access points at a logistics location, verifying credentials, and maintaining professional conduct to deter incidents.

Responsibilities include monitoring entry points, documenting activity, responding to incidents, and performing regular patrols while upholding safety, privacy, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles
• Background check as required by law
• Drug screen required where permitted by law
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws
• Valid driver's license for driving positions only

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and emergency response activities
• Monitor entry and exit points; verify credentials and authorization; document visitor, contractor, and delivery activity
• Control access to restricted areas; support screening procedures; maintain access-related logs and records
• Respond to incidents and access concerns calmly and follow site procedures; notify appropriate personnel
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Observation and reporting

Security protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Full Time Access Monitoring in South Bend, IN, 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 manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and maintain a professional presence that helps deter security-related incidents. You will support a welcoming environment through exceptional customer service and clear communication. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first, work together, and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.22 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Thur: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Fri: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Sat: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points at a logistics and distribution location, verify credentials and authorization, and document visitor, contractor, and delivery activity.
• Control access to restricted areas, support screening procedures as assigned, and maintain accurate access-related logs and records.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel and following site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the property perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

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.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.