Security Officer Full Time Access Control Specialist

Allied Universal; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Access Control Specialist in Columbus, OH. You will manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and support a secure environment while delivering excellent customer service.

This driving position requires a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid is preferred. The role includes the listed shifts and a competitive pay rate of $20.37 per hour, with benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service while managing access-control procedures at a chemical/petrochemical site.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and maintain visitor/contractor records.
• Respond to incidents and alarms in a calm, problem-solving manner and escalate as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and perimeter locations.
• Support compliance with site access requirements including PPE and restricted-area protocols.

Skills

Customer service experience

Driver's license

CPR and First Aid certification

Access control and badge experience

Alarm panel experience

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 Full Time Access Control Specialist in Columbus, OH, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Access Control Security Professional at a chemical/petrochemical location, you will manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and support a secure environment for employees and visitors. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and help deter security-related incidents while reflecting Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative, caring, team-oriented, and integrity-driven values. This is a driving position requiring a valid driver’s license.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.37 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Mon: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Tue: 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
• Wed: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Sat: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
• Sun: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, maintain visitor and contractor entry records, and communicate access concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating security-related concerns as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, business areas, and perimeter locations while observing for unusual activity or policy violations.
• Support compliance with facility access requirements, including personal protective equipment and restricted-area entry protocols.

Minimum Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification 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.

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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