Security Officer Access Control Operations

Allied Universal•Beltsville, MD

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Control Operations in Beltsville, Maryland, you will serve and safeguard clients at a logistics and distribution location. You will help manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and maintain a visible presence to help deter incidents. The role involves delivering customer service and clear communication while supporting a team-focused culture built on integrity.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21 or older for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Meet licensing requirements that may apply under state or local laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

A guard card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control requirements, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Monitor access points, verify credentials or visitor authorization, and maintain accurate entry and exit records for personnel, drivers, and visitors.
Respond calmly to incidents and critical situations, following site-specific reporting and escalation procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of the distribution location, including the business, perimeter, parking areas, trailer yards, and access points, to help deter unauthorized activity.
Observe and report suspicious activity, access-control concerns, damaged barriers, and other security-related conditions to Allied Universal leadership or site contacts.