Security Officer - Logistics Site

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

Benefits offered by this job

Smart shift tools

Career growth

Retirement + insurance

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Full Time Access Authorization in Elwood, IL. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and uphold a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and drivers.

The role emphasizes customer service, clear communication, and deterrence of incidents through a visible presence on a logistics site.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, background check will be conducted.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and follow security procedures at the site.
• Monitor access points and verify visitor, contractor, and delivery credentials.
• Control entry/exit of personnel, vehicles, and shipments per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents calmly and coordinate with site contacts and responders.
• Conduct regular patrols of access areas, docks, parking, and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Observation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access control systems

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 Access Authorization 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 help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and drivers. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate clearly, and help deter incidents through a visible presence. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.85 / Hour

Job Schedule: DayTimeTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor, contractor, and delivery credentials, and maintain accurate access and incident documentation for a logistics and distribution location.
• Control entry and exit of personnel, vehicles, and shipments in accordance with site procedures, escalating unauthorized access concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating with site contacts and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access areas, loading docks, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity.

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.