Security Officer Credential Validation

Allied Universal; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Credential Validation in Knoxville, TN to safeguard clients across healthcare locations. You will verify credentials, monitor access, and provide courteous service to patients, staff, and vendors.

The role requires a high school diploma, background checks, and adherence to safety protocols. Enjoy a full-time schedule with competitive wages and benefits in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as required by law.
• Drug screen as required by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by location.
• A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, patients, visitors, and vendors by carrying out access-control procedures and policy.
• Monitor and manage access points, verify credentials and entry, and maintain visitor logs.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations calmly and escalate as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, restricted areas, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Complete accurate incident reports and shift communications, maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Access-control procedures

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Credential Validation in Knoxville, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a healthcare location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and provide professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. Your visible presence and clear communication will help deter security-related incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide everything we do.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.95 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
• Thur: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
• Fri: 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
• Sat: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sun: 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, patients, visitors, and vendors by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a healthcare location.
• Monitor and manage access points, verify credentials and authorized entry, and maintain visitor logs in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to access-control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns according to established protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, restricted areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity.
• Complete accurate incident reports, access-control documentation, and shift communications while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

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 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.