Security Officer - Refinery 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 - Refinery Access Control in Kansas City, KS, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Allied Universal officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will focus on access control by greeting employees and visitors, verifying credentials, managing entry logs, and supporting site procedures for deliveries and contractors. You will stay visible, communicate clearly, and report security-related concerns with integrity. In a caring culture that values agility, reliability, innovation, and teamwork, you will help create a professional experience every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.03 / 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 and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification, confirming authorization, and directing visitors, contractors, and vendors to the proper check-in process.
• Maintain accurate access control records, including visitor logs, badge issuance and/or retrieval, and key control documentation in accordance with site requirements.
• Coordinate with site contacts to validate appointments and work orders, and communicate entry instructions for contractors and delivery drivers.
• Monitor gates, lobbies, and other access points via CCTV and/or in-person observation, reporting unusual activity and documenting events as required.
• Screen incoming and outgoing vehicle traffic as assigned, including checking delivery paperwork, directing trucks to staging areas, and following established procedures for restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to site leadership and/or emergency services when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
• Assist with site emergency procedures such as alarms, evacuations, and accountability processes as directed by post orders.
• Complete detailed daily activity reports, incident reports, and shift handoff notes, and communicate operational issues to supervision in a timely manner.

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.

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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