Security Officer - Credential Verification

Allied Universal; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a full-time security professional in Winfield, West Virginia, offering a steady schedule and $17.39 per hour pay. You will provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors, enforce site policies, manage access control, and respond to incidents at a utility location.

The role requires a high school diploma and background check, with availability for required shifts.

Qualifications

• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• 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.
• Criminal histories considered in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by following security procedures and access-control policies at a utility location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, maintain entry records, and report discrepancies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations calmly, following escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols of facilities, access points, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Access control

Badge experience

Customer service

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma

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.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.39 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Thur 05:30 AM - 05:30 PM
• Fri 05:30 AM - 05:30 PM
• Sun 06:00 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.

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.