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 - Utilities Access Control Full-Time in Rockville, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer with Allied Universal at a major utilities location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, helping to deter security-related incidents and maintaining a secure environment for all personnel and visitors. Your role will involve conducting routine patrols, remaining highly visible, and delivering outstanding customer service while facilitating proper access control procedures. By embracing our values of agility, reliability, innovation, and teamwork, you will play a key part in creating a welcoming and well-protected atmosphere for everyone onsite.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Perform access control duties by verifying credentials and granting or denying entry to authorized personnel and visitors at the utilities location.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and sensitive areas to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.
• Provide customer service by assisting employees, contractors, and visitors with inquiries related to access procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner in accordance with site-specific protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter to observe and report security-related concerns within the utilities environment.
• Follow site-specific policies and procedures, including emergency response activities when appropriate, as directed by Allied Universal and client guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Guard Card or license is preferred.
• Experience with access control and/or badge systems is preferred.
• Customer service 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.