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 Driver - Utilites Site in Avinger, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal at a utilities location where you will support access control by verifying credentials, managing entry and exit, monitoring assigned areas, and completing routine patrols. You will remain visible to help reduce security-related incidents, document activity, and provide outstanding customer service and communication to employees and visitors. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license, backed by a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.39 / 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 onsite personnel and visitors by following access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as directed.
• Operate access control points by verifying identification, issuing temporary credentials, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, and directing foot and vehicle traffic in accordance with facility requirements.
• Monitor alarms, gate systems, and/or surveillance equipment and report security-related concerns, unusual activity, or equipment issues through established communication and documentation channels.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating notifications and actions per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, yards, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized access, check doors and gates, and document observations per site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Client requires proof of high school diploma and/or GED.
• 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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