Security Officer Access Authorization

Allied Universal•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Authorization in Gastonia, North Carolina, you will serve and safeguard clients at a food and beverage location. You will help maintain a welcoming, controlled environment by monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor and vendor access, and communicating professionally with employees and guests. The role also includes routine patrols, maintaining a visible presence to help deter incidents, and supporting security operations through teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first approach. This is a full-time position paying $15.89 per hour. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles or at least 21 years of age 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 licensing requirements that may apply under state and/or local laws and regulations.
Have a valid driver's license if applying for a driving position.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to clients, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel while carrying out security procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Monitor access points, verify credentials, manage visitor and vendor entry, and maintain accurate access logs.
Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, and communicate observations to appropriate site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized access and identify unusual conditions.
Support delivery and receiving activities by directing authorized personnel to designated entry points and following site-specific access-control protocols.