Security Guard - Access Control

Allied Universal • Seward Township, IL

1d • Onsite

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. As a Security Guard Access Screening in Minooka, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced distribution location where you will help manage access control, monitor entry activity, and support a professional environment through strong communication and customer service. In this role, you will remain visible, complete routine patrols, and help address security-related concerns with integrity, teamwork, and a caring approach while supporting reliable and innovative operations.

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, visitors, and/or drivers by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, badge verification, and other security-related policies at the location.
• Monitor entry and exit points for personnel, visitors, and/or delivery traffic, helping to deter unauthorized access and reporting unusual activity to site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following post orders and emergency response procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter, as working environments and conditions may vary by location.
• Maintain accurate visitor, vendor, and/or vehicle entry records, communicate clearly with site personnel, and support security-related screening processes for incoming and outgoing traffic.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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