Security Officer - Credential Verification

Alliedbarton Security Services; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal in Winfield, WV is seeking a Security Officer Credential Verification to safeguard clients across various industries. You will manage access points, verify credentials, issue badges, and provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a secure environment.

This full-time role offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for growth within a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screening required by law and company policy.
• Licensing requirements vary by state and may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide security-related procedures and access-control at a utilities location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, maintain visitor/contractor records, and report discrepancies per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations following established escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols of assigned facilities and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Access control

Badge experience

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 Credential Verification in Winfield, WV, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a utilities location, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing access points, verifying credentials, issuing badges, monitoring entry activity, and providing outstanding customer service. You will remain visible, communicate professionally, and help deter incidents while supporting daily operations. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide everything we do.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.39 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeThur05:30 AM - 05:30 PMFri05:30 AM - 05:30 PMSun06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utility location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor and contractor entry records, and report access discrepancies according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and communication protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned facilities, access points, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and badge experience 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.

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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