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 Jackson, OH, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer in a food and beverage location, you will manage access control by greeting employees and visitors, verifying credentials, issuing badges, and tracking entries and deliveries. You will monitor assigned areas and cameras, conduct routine patrols, and write clear reports to help reduce security-related incidents. Bring strong communication and customer service as you support an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.45 / 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 site personnel, drivers, vendors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access to the location by verifying identification, issuing temporary credentials as directed, and directing authorized visitors to the appropriate check-in process.
• Monitor entry and exit points, gates, and receiving areas to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports, including visitor sign-in, vehicle and trailer information, delivery appointments, and unusual activity documentation.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner and notify site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision per post orders.
• Screen packages, bags, and/or deliveries as required by site procedures and document exceptions for follow-up.
• Coordinate with shipping and receiving teams to manage contractor, vendor, and carrier access, including directing trucks to designated docks and staging areas.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, including checking doors, dock areas, and restricted production or storage zones as directed by post orders.
• Observe for and report conditions that could impact operations, such as propped doors, damaged fencing, broken locks, and/or unauthorized persons in controlled areas.
• Use site systems as assigned, such as access control panels, CCTV, intercoms, radios, and/or visitor management tools, and report equipment issues promptly.
• Assist with site-specific emergency procedures such as evacuations, severe weather actions, and/or medical calls by following established response steps and communicating updates.
• Support compliance with location rules for controlled areas, including directing personnel and visitors to follow posted requirements and reporting repeated non-compliance per policy.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with site leadership, employees, and Allied Universal supervision, providing timely updates during routine operations and incident response.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer Service Experience - preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet - 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.

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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