Security Officer Access Screener

Allied Universal; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits package

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Access Control in Detroit, MI to safeguard clients across logistics and distribution. You will monitor entry points, verify badges, and conduct patrols while delivering excellent service.

Join our team to help prevent loss, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe site. Candidates should be 18+ (21+ for armed), have a high school diploma, and expect a background check and drug screen as required by law.

Qualifications

• Experience with access control procedures and badge verification.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Ability to monitor entry points and respond to incidents.
• Familiarity with security-related equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees while following site-specific access-control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points; verify credentials and maintain visitor/vehicle records.
• Screen and direct delivery personnel and contractors to check-in areas.
• Respond calmly to alarms and incidents and communicate with site leadership and responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols to identify unauthorized access and other security concerns.

Skills

Access control

Badge verification

Customer service

Security operations

Communication

Education

High school diploma

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 in Detroit, MI, 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 badges and visitor access, conducting routine patrols, and supporting X-ray screening operations as needed. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly with employees and visitors, and help prevent loss-related incidents. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, and innovation guide our caring, people-first culture.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$17.43 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon 11:00 PM - 07:00 AMTue 11:00 PM - 07:00 AMFri 11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSat 11:00 PM - 07:00 AMSun 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points at a logistics and distribution location; verify credentials, authorize access according to site procedures, and maintain required visitor and vehicle records.
• Screen and direct delivery personnel, contractors, and commercial drivers to designated check-in areas, staging locations, and facility points of contact.
• Respond to access-control incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; communicate observations to site leadership and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, business areas, parking areas, and perimeter to help identify unauthorized access and other security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• Loss prevention experience is preferred.
• X-ray screening experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• 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.