Security Officer Credential Validation

Allied Universal; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Credential Validation in Fort Smith, AR to safeguard clients across multiple industries, manage access points, verify credentials, and ensure a welcoming environment for staff and visitors.

You will use computer systems, provide professional service, and respond calmly to incidents, contributing to a culture that values integrity and teamwork at Allied Universal.

Qualifications

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as per laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and delivery drivers at a food and beverage production location by carrying out site-specific access control procedures.
• Verify credentials, maintain logs, issue temporary access credentials, and direct authorized individuals to designated areas.
• Observe inbound and outbound deliveries, support check-in procedures, and report irregularities or prohibited items.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations; notify site contacts and leadership.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, parking areas, perimeter locations, and facility areas to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Access control

Customer service

Computer literacy

Age verification

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Badge access systems

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.

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 Credential Validation in Fort Smith, AR, 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 credentials, monitor access activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. You will use computer or tablet systems, provide professional customer service, communicate clearly, and help deter security‑related incidents. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$16.12 / Hour

Job Schedule

• DayTime Tue: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Wed: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Sat: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM
• Sun: 12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and delivery drivers at a food and beverage production location by carrying out site‑specific access control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and manage access points by verifying credentials, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, issuing temporary access credentials, and directing authorized individuals to designated areas.
• Observe inbound and outbound deliveries, support vehicle and driver check‑in procedures, and report access irregularities or prohibited items according to site policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, promptly notifying appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, perimeter locations, and designated facility areas to help deter unauthorized access and identify security‑related concerns.

Minimum Requirements

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable 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.

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.