Security Officer - Logistics Operations

Alliedbarton Security Services; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Elwood, IL is seeking a Security Officer Credential Validation to safeguard clients in logistics and distribution. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access and support a secure flow of employees, visitors, and deliveries.

Join Allied Universal where teamwork, integrity and customer focus guide how we put people first. This full-time role offers day/evening shifts with a pay rate of $19.85 per hour and opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required by federal, state, and local laws.
• Background histories considered in accordance with laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required by state/local regulations.
• Valid driver’s license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, drivers, and contractors per site procedures.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials for personnel, visitors, and deliveries.
• Maintain visitor, contractor, and vehicle entry records per site policy.
• Respond to incidents calmly and notify appropriate contacts and emergency services.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Clear communication

Public safety awareness

Incident response

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 Credential Validation in Elwood, 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 entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a secure flow of employees, visitors, and deliveries. Your visible presence, clear communication, and customer-focused approach will help deter incidents and promote a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, and innovation guide how we put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.85 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, drivers, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points and verify credentials for personnel, visitors, and delivery drivers entering and leaving the logistics and distribution location.
• Maintain visitor, contractor, and vehicle entry records in accordance with site policies; issue and collect access credentials as assigned.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency services when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and report unusual conditions.

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.

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.