Security Officer Access Verification

Allied Universal; Elkton, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer for access verification in Elkton, MD. You will safeguard clients across industries by managing entry points, verifying credentials, and maintaining access records.

You’ll join a team with flexible schedules, the Claim a Shift platform, and a focus on customer service, safety, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site‑specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access at designated entry points by verifying credentials, documenting visitor and contractor arrivals, issuing temporary access credentials, and maintaining access‑related records.
• Observe inbound and outbound vehicle, employee, and delivery activity at a food and beverage distribution location; report unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations to site management and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established site procedures and communicating with appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, perimeter areas, parking locations, and operational areas to help deter unauthorized access and identify security‑related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma

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 Access Verification in Elkton, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a food and beverage location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and deliveries. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and help deter incidents through a visible presence. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $16.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Sat: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Sun: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site‑specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access at designated entry points by verifying credentials, documenting visitor and contractor arrivals, issuing temporary access credentials, and maintaining access‑related records.
• Observe inbound and outbound vehicle, employee, and delivery activity at a food and beverage distribution location; report unusual activity, access concerns, and policy violations to site management and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established site procedures and communicating with appropriate personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, perimeter areas, parking locations, and operational areas to help deter unauthorized access 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.