Security Officer Full Time Controlled Entry

Allied Universal; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Discounts program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time Controlled Entry in Elkton, MD to protect clients across industries, including Food/Beverage. You will monitor entry points, verify access, and maintain visitor records while delivering excellent customer service.

The role emphasizes timely response to incidents, collaboration with site teams, and adherence to site procedures. Candidates must meet minimum requirements and be prepared for a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background investigation will be conducted in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• Valid driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees while enforcing site procedures and access-control policies.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, issue visitor passes, and maintain records.
• Screen vehicles, deliveries, and personnel; report discrepancies or unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents and alarms; document observations and notify contacts per procedures.
• Conduct patrols of access points, loading areas, parking, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

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 Controlled Entry in Elkton, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a food and beverage location, you will help maintain a welcoming, controlled environment by monitoring entry points, verifying access credentials, and documenting visitor activity. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with employees and guests, and support security-related operations through teamwork and integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team and caring culture that puts people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.75 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Mon 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Tue 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Thur 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Fri 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at a food and beverage distribution location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue visitor passes as directed, and maintain accurate access and entry records.
• Screen incoming and outgoing vehicles, deliveries, and personnel in accordance with site procedures; communicate discrepancies or unauthorized access attempts to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; document observations and notify appropriate contacts according to established procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and 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.

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.