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 - Access Control Specialist in El Paso, TX , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location as an Access Control Officer, helping manage entry points, verifying credentials, logging visitors and deliveries, and coordinating with onsite teams to support smooth operations. You will remain visible, conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, document security-related activity, and deliver strong customer service and communication. Bring an agile, reliable mindset, act with integrity, and thrive in a caring, team-driven culture.
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 employees, contractors, visitors, and drivers by following site-specific access control procedures, security-related policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Control entry and exit at gates, lobbies, and/or guard shacks by verifying identification, issuing temporary badges, managing visitor logs, and directing inbound and outbound traffic for a logistics and distribution location.
- Screen deliveries and pickups by confirming appointments, checking documentation, coordinating with warehouse staff, and reporting suspicious or unusual activity per post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events, notifying site leadership and/or Allied Universal management, and supporting response teams as directed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, trailer yards, and perimeter areas as assigned, and complete required reports and security-related documentation.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
