Allied Universal

Security Officer - Access Control Desk

Job Locations US-PA-Pittston
Category (Portal Searching)
Security Officer Level
Workdays Available
Tuesday, Wednesday
Shifts Available
Morning
Business Unit
AUS

Overview

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.

Job Description


As a Security Officer - Access Control Desk in Pittston, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a busy retail distribution location where you will manage access control, greet associates and visitors, verify credentials, and support badge check-in and key control procedures. You will remain highly visible at entry points, monitor activity and alarms, document security-related events, and communicate clearly with site teams to help to deter incidents. Bring our agile, reliable, innovative approach, a caring people-first mindset, and integrity-driven teamwork to every shift.


Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $19.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTime
Tue01:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wed01:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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:

  • Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and associates by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
  • Control access at entry points for a retail distribution location by checking identification, authorizations, and/or delivery documentation, issuing temporary badges, and maintaining visitor and contractor logs.
  • Monitor alarms, cameras, and access control systems, report irregular activity, and coordinate notifications to site leadership and/or emergency services as needed.
  • Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation, documenting events, and completing required reports.
  • Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas such as entrances, parking areas, loading docks, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Access control and badge experience is preferred.
  • Customer service experience is preferred.
  • Be comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

Closing

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.

Requisition ID

2026-1545247

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