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 Specialist in Springfield, MA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a busy food and beverage location, you will help manage entry points, verify badges and credentials, and support visitor and delivery check-in using a computer and/or tablet. You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help deter security-related incidents, and provide clear, friendly customer service to employees and guests. At Allied Universal, you will work with an agile, reliable team that leads with integrity and a people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.94 / 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 employees, visitors, and drivers by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage production location.
• Control access at entry points by checking identification, issuing visitor credentials, verifying appointments, and maintaining access logs in accordance with site requirements.
• Screen and direct incoming and outgoing vehicle traffic at gates, including verifying delivery and pickup documentation, coordinating with site contacts, and helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and notifying appropriate site personnel and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, production-adjacent areas, parking lots, and the perimeter, with working environments and conditions that may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• Guard Card/License is preferred.
• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
• Comfortable Using 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.

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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