Security Officer Entry Operations

Allied Universal; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to exclusive technology to view

Wellness and retirement benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Security Officer Entry Operations to protect healthcare facilities and staff, manage access, monitor entry points, and deliver courteous service.

You will verify credentials, conduct patrols, respond to incidents, and maintain visitor logs while upholding our culture of care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to healthcare location staff, patients, visitors, and vendors while carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access credentials, and maintain visitor sign-in records in accordance with site requirements.
• Assist with managing visitor, contractor, and delivery access while helping to maintain orderly movement through designated entrances and restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated entrances, access points, and the business perimeter to help identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

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 Entry Operations 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 access credentials, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and help address security-related concerns with integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture puts people first and teamwork drives results.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.95 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 02:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Tue: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Wed: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sat: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Sun: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to healthcare location staff, patients, visitors, and vendors while carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access credentials, and maintain visitor sign-in records in accordance with site requirements.
• Assist with managing visitor, contractor, and delivery access while helping to maintain orderly movement through designated entrances and restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated entrances, access points, and the business perimeter to help identify security-related concerns.

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.