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 - TWIC Access Control in CHANNAHON , IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Access Control professional with Allied Universal, you will support a chemical and petrochemical environment by monitoring and patrolling assigned areas to help maintain a secure atmosphere. Your role involves managing access points, conducting routine patrols, and remaining visible to help deter security-related incidents. You will interact with employees and visitors, providing outstanding customer service while using technology such as computers or tablets. Join a company that values teamwork, integrity, and innovation, and make a positive impact every day by putting people first in a dynamic and important location.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.75 / 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.
• Benefits: Paid Orientation + Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance & 401k 
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor and control access at designated entry and exit points to help to deter unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas within the chemical or petrochemical location.
• Verify credentials and identification of employees, visitors, and contractors to maintain site-specific protocols related to access control.
• Provide customer service to clients, employees, and visitors by carrying out Allied Universal security-related procedures and site-specific policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations related to access control in a calm and problem-solving manner, following established procedures for the location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around entry points, key facilities, and the perimeter to observe for potential security-related concerns or suspicious activities.
• Maintain detailed and accurate logs or reports of all access control activities, incidents, and observations as required by site policies.
• Collaborate with site management, emergency responders, and Allied Universal supervisors as needed during incidents and/or drills.
• Support emergency response activities when appropriate, including assisting with evacuations or lockdown procedures according to site protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential issued by the Transportation Security Administration is required.
• Experience with computers or tablets is preferred.
• Experience with access control or badge systems is preferred.
• Experience with alarm panels 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.

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