Security Officer Access Control Specialist

Allied Universal • Kennesaw, GA

2d • 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 Officer Access Control Specialist in Kennesaw, GA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Join Allied Universal at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will help monitor access points, verify credentials, and support a smooth flow of people and vehicles. In this access control role, you will help maintain a secure environment through visible presence, strong communication, and customer service. Guided by a caring culture, teamwork, agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity, you will make a meaningful impact every shift.

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, drivers, vendors, and/or employees by carrying out site-specific procedures, access screening, credential checks, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or shipping documentation, and help to control authorized access to the location in accordance with posted policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and document observed activity through required reports and logs.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, dock areas, yard, and perimeter, noting unusual conditions and reporting security-related concerns to the appropriate contact.
• Support daily operations at a busy logistics and distribution location by communicating with site personnel, directing foot and vehicle traffic as needed, and helping to deter unauthorized activity.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED