Security Officer Badge Verification

Allied Universal; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: exclusive access to shift

Career growth and training

Retirement savings plan + medical/dent

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Badge Verification in Gadsden, AL to protect client sites across industries. You will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor and badge access, and maintain accurate access logs while communicating incidents to the team.

This full-time, on-site role offers steady scheduling and opportunities for growth at a leading security company that values teamwork, reliability, and professional service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Background check and drug screen in accordance with laws.
• Guard card or license preferred; driving license for driving positions may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to the facility by verifying identification, credentials, visitor authorization, and contractor or delivery access in accordance with site policies.
• Maintain accurate access-control records, including visitor logs, badge issuance, key control, and entry/exit activity, while communicating irregularities to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, parking areas, production-adjacent exterior areas, and the facility perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge access experience

Computer/Tablet literacy

Age 18+

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 Badge Verification in Gadsden, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a food and beverage location, you will help maintain a secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor and badge access, and using computer or tablet systems. You will remain visible, communicate professionally with employees and visitors, and help deter security-related incidents through reliable service and teamwork. Join Allied Universal, where our caring culture, integrity, agility, and innovation put people first.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$15.66 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon03:00 PM - 11:00 PMTue03:00 PM - 11:00 PMWed03:00 PM - 11:00 PMThur03:00 PM - 11:00 PMFri03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, access‑control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to the food and beverage facility by verifying identification, credentials, visitor authorization, and contractor or delivery access in accordance with site policies.
• Maintain accurate access‑control records, including visitor logs, badge issuance, key control, and entry or exit activity, while communicating irregularities to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, parking areas, production‑adjacent exterior areas, and the facility perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security‑related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.