Security Officer - Aero Gate 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 - Aero Gate Control in Portland, OR, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As an Allied Universal Officer at an aero and defense location, you will help manage access control by greeting visitors, verifying identification and badging, and monitoring entry points to support a controlled environment. You will conduct routine patrols and remain visible to help reduce security-related incidents, while communicating clearly with employees and guests. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys teamwork, acts with integrity, and delivers reliable service.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.27 / 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 personnel and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an aero and defense location.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, managing sign-in and/or sign-out activity, and directing individuals to authorized areas.
• Monitor access control systems, alarms, and communications equipment; document unusual activity and report concerns per site procedures to help to deter unauthorized entry.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications and supporting first responder arrival as directed by site policy.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated interior and exterior areas such as lobbies, corridors, and perimeter access points, with working environments and conditions varying by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience 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.

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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