Security Officer Building Visitor Authorization

Alliedbarton Security Services; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Building Visitor Authorization in Sparrows Point, MD. You will monitor entry points, verify access, and maintain credentials for employees, visitors, and contractors at an industrial site.

Day-to-day duties include patrolling, responding to incidents, and supporting operations with a professional, customer-focused presence. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• 6 months of security-related experience minimum.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screening required by law.
• Valid driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and drivers by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain access logs.
• Screen and direct deliveries, contractors, and commercial vehicles according to site requirements and traffic-flow procedures.
• Respond to incidents calmly and escalate concerns through proper channels.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and report concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Computer/Tablet literacy

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 Building Visitor Authorization in Sparrows Point, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a busy manufacturing and industrial location, you will monitor entry points, verify access credentials, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence that helps deter security-related incidents. You will use communication and customer service skills to support employees, visitors, and operations while reporting observations. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity come first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.03 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed10:00 PM - 06:00 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AM Sat10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and drivers by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at an industrial location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access logs.
• Screen and direct deliveries, contractors, and commercial vehicles in accordance with site requirements and established traffic-flow procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through appropriate communication channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, production-adjacent areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and report security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• This site has limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• 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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