Security Officer - Entry Authorization

Allied Universal; Kenova (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Retirement + health benefits

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Kenova, WV is seeking a Security Officer Entry Authorization to manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and respond to security concerns at a chemical/petrochemical location.

You will provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a professional, welcoming environment for employees and visitors, following site procedures, and supporting a safe workday.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Experience with access-control procedures and policies.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by enforcing access-control procedures.
• Verify credentials and process visitors at the facility.
• Respond to security incidents and document actions taken.
• Perform regular patrols of entry points and restricted areas.
• Operate access-control systems and visitor-management tools.

Skills

Customer service experience

Access control experience

Alarm panel experience

Computer literacy

Age requirement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access-control systems

Visitor-management tools

Alarm panels

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 Entry Authorization in Kenova, WV, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing site entry, verifying credentials, monitoring access points and alarm panels, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service while supporting a professional, welcoming experience for employees and visitors. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $13.91 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, security-related policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor and manage access to the chemical and petrochemical facility by verifying credentials, processing visitors and contractors, and maintaining required entry records.
• Respond to access-control incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and document actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, restricted areas, parking areas, and the facility perimeter in accordance with site procedures.
• Operate access-control systems, communications equipment, and visitor-management tools while reporting unusual conditions and policy violations to Allied Universal leadership and designated site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel 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.

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.