Security Officer - Visitor Access

Allied Universal; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Champaign, IL is seeking a Security Officer Visitor Access to safeguard clients and maintain a welcoming environment at a food and beverage production location. You will monitor entry points, verify credentials, issue visitor badges, and respond to security concerns with clear communication.

This full-time role schedules 2:00 PM–10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screening as per laws.
• 18+ for unarmed, 21+ for armed roles.
• Ability to use a computer or tablet preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel by following site-specific access-control procedures.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials, issue visitor badges, and maintain entry/exit records.
• Control access for contractors, vendors, and drivers per facility requirements and direct them to check-in areas.
• Respond calmly to access-control incidents and escalate as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badging/visitor management

Emergency response

Patrolling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer/tablet

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 Visitor Access in Champaign, IL, 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 secure, welcoming environment by monitoring entry points, verifying access credentials, documenting activity, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while supporting a visible presence that helps deter incidents. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture drive every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.10 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Tue: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Wed: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Thur: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Fri: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a food and beverage production location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue and collect visitor badges, and maintain accurate entry and exit records.
• Control access for contractors, vendors, and delivery drivers in accordance with facility requirements, including directing them to designated check-in areas.
• Respond to access-control incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns through established security-related reporting channels.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, production-area entrances, parking areas, and the facility perimeter to help deter unauthorized access.

Minimum Requirements:

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

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