Security Officer - Full Time Overnights

Alliedbarton Security Services; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for Full Time Credentialing Services in Edwardsville, IL. You will safeguard client facilities by managing access, verifying credentials, and supporting badge access processes across distribution sites.

You'll deliver excellent customer service, monitor entry points, and follow incident reporting procedures. The role requires alertness, integrity, and the ability to work varied night and day shifts in a dynamic security environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with computers or tablets is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Age 18+ (unarmed) / 21+ (armed roles).
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements may apply; drivers only if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by enforcing site access procedures.
• Verify IDs, credentials and deliveries per site procedures.
• Maintain access records and issue credentials.
• Respond calmly to incidents and escalate as needed.
• Patrol access points and perimeters to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service experience

Access control experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Full Time Credentialing Services in Edwardsville, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a logistics and distribution location, you will manage visitor and employee entry, verify credentials, support badge access processes, and monitor access points to help maintain a secure environment. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly with site personnel and visitors, and support security-related operations with integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture and teamwork put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.51 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:00 PM - 06:00 AMTue10:00 PM - 06:00 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSun10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and/or delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to the logistics and distribution location by verifying identification, credentials, appointments, and/or delivery documentation in accordance with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, driver, vehicle, and/or access records; issue and recover credentials, keys, or access devices as authorized.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.

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.