Security Officer Controlled Access

Allied Universal; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement savings plan

Health and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Controlled Access in Milford, DE to safeguard clients across industries at a food production site. You will verify credentials, manage entry records, and maintain a visible presence to deter incidents while providing professional service to employees and visitors.

Responsibilities include monitoring access points, responding to incidents, and conducting patrols to protect production areas, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of security‑related experience.
• Must be 18 years or older for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check in accordance with applicable laws.
• Criminal history considered per local laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and delivery personnel while following site security procedures and access policies.
• Monitor and control access points by verifying credentials and maintaining visitor records.
• Screen incoming and outgoing traffic per site procedures to protect production and distribution areas.
• Respond calmly to incidents and communicate observations to site leadership.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, parking areas, and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

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 Controlled Access in Milford, DE, 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 manage entry points, verify authorized access, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and delivery personnel while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide how we serve our communities.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Tue 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Wed 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Thur 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Fri 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site‑specific security‑related procedures, access‑control policies, and emergency response activities at a food production location.
• Monitor and control access points by verifying credentials, maintaining visitor and contractor entry records, and directing authorized individuals to designated areas.
• Screen incoming and outgoing traffic in accordance with site procedures, including deliveries and employee entry, to help protect controlled production and distribution areas.
• Respond to incidents, access‑control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner; document observations and promptly communicate relevant information to site leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, facility grounds, and perimeter areas, reporting unusual conditions or maintenance concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 6 months of security‑related experience.
• 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.

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