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 in Whitakers, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy manufacturing and industrial location where you will support access control and daily security-related operations. You will greet employees and visitors, verify identification, manage badges and entry logs using a computer or tablet, and perform routine patrols to help identify concerns and help to deter incidents. Bring clear communication and customer service while working with a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.00 / 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 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 clients and visitors by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
• Control access at gates and/or entry points by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, managing sign-in and sign-out logs, and directing foot and vehicle traffic as needed.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, and access control systems; document unusual activity and notify site contacts and/or Allied Universal supervision based on post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with incident documentation and coordinating with onsite personnel and/or first responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of production areas, warehouses, docks, parking areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or property damage.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have Security Experience ‐ 6+ Months.
• Be 21+ Years of Age.
• Access Control/Badge Experience - preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet - preferred.
• Customer Service Experience - 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.