Security Officer - Access Control
About The Position
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 - Visitor Screening in Champaign, IL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Allied Universal Officer at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will focus on access control by greeting employees and visitors, verifying credentials, managing entry points, and documenting activity. You will help to maintain an organized, visible presence, communicate clearly with site teams, and respond to security-related concerns as needed. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, act with integrity, and support a caring culture built on teamwork.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by following access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Operate entry and exit control points at an industrial manufacturing location, including verifying identification, managing visitor registration, issuing temporary credentials, and directing individuals to the proper areas.
- Monitor alarms, cameras, and access control systems, reporting irregular activity and documenting observations in written and/or electronic logs.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site contacts and local responders as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, production-adjacent areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized entry and/or security-related issues; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
Benefits
- 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
