Security Officer - Access Control

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 - Access Control in Fort Madison, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer at a food and beverage location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, greet employees and visitors with strong customer service, and document arrivals, departures, and deliveries. You will conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, remain visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and communicate clearly with site leaders and your team. Bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, contractors, vendors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entrances and gates by checking identification, validating authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor, vendor, and contractor logs.
• Coordinate with site personnel to verify appointments, delivery schedules, and access permissions for production, warehouse, and office areas.
• Screen packages, bags, and personal items as directed by site policy, and document exceptions and/or prohibited items per post orders.
• Manage inbound and outbound vehicle traffic, including commercial deliveries and pickups, by verifying paperwork, directing drivers to designated docks, and recording arrival and departure details.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and access control systems, report irregular activity, and escalate issues through the chain of command.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Perform routine checks of doors, gates, and controlled areas to help maintain compliance with access procedures and reduce unauthorized entry.
• Complete written and/or electronic reports, including incident reports, access logs, and shift activity summaries, with accurate details and timely submission.
• Communicate professionally with local management, employees, and responding public services personnel during alarms, disruptions, and operational impacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• - 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.
• 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.

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.

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