Security Officer - Overnight

Allied Universal; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Overnight in Sulphur, LA. You will safeguard clients across industries, manage access control, and deliver professional customer service in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, patrolling the site, and responding calmly to incidents.

A valid driver’s license and relevant security experience are required. Allied Universal offers training and growth within a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required in state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and delivery drivers by carrying out site-specific access control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, maintain logs, and control access to restricted areas.
• Screen vehicles, deliveries, and materials entering or leaving the location.
• Respond to incidents and alarms with calm, problem-solving approach and notify site contacts as directed.
• Conduct regular patrols to deter unauthorized activity.

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 Overnight in Sulphur, LA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, conduct routine patrols, and help to deter security-related incidents. This driving position calls for clear communication, professional customer service, and attention to detail. Join Allied Universal to deliver through teamwork, act with integrity, and support an agile, reliable, innovative, people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.50 / Hour

1+ Years' Law Enforcement Experience OR 2+ Years' Security Supervisor/Manager Experience OR 3+ Years' Security Experience

Valid Driver's License

Job Schedule:

• Wed: 04:30 PM - 10:30 PM
• Thur: 04:30 PM - 04:30 AM
• Fri: 04:00 PM - 04:00 AM
• Sat: 04:00 PM - 04:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, contractors, and delivery drivers by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorization, maintain visitor and contractor logs, and control access to restricted areas in accordance with site requirements.
• Screen vehicles, deliveries, and materials entering or leaving the location, following established access control and inspection procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; promptly notify appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, business areas, and the perimeter to identify unusual conditions and help to deter unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Possess 1+ years of law enforcement experience, 2+ years of security-related supervisor/manager experience, or 3+ years of security-related experience.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs 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.