Security Officer Access Authorization

Allied Universal•Vance, AL

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Authorization in Vance, Alabama, you will safeguard clients at an automotive location by monitoring entry points, verifying authorized access, and maintaining a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will communicate professionally with employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel while supporting a welcoming and orderly environment. This is a part-time position scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights, 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. The pay rate is $16.50 per hour. The role involves carrying out site-specific procedures and access-control policies, maintaining entry and exit records, conducting patrols, and responding to concerns or incidents. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles, and must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is subject to a background investigation and drug screen, as permitted by law. Licensing requirements may apply under state or local regulations.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or 21 years of age or older for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Submit to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Meet applicable state and/or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Nice To Haves

Comfort using a computer or tablet.
A guard card or license.
Customer service experience.
A state-, county-, or city-issued security-related license.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery personnel by following site-specific procedures and access-control policies, and performing emergency response activities when appropriate.
Monitor access points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate entry and exit records.
Respond calmly to access-control concerns, incidents, and critical situations, escalating issues to appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, parking areas, vehicle gates, and perimeter areas to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.
Communicate professionally with site personnel and visitors while supporting orderly traffic flow, delivery coordination, and compliance with facility entry requirements.