Security Officer Access Control Specialist

Allied Universal • Cranberry Township, PA

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 Officer Access Control Specialist in Cranberry Twp, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Auto Sales, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic tech and media location where you will manage access control, monitor assigned areas, and support security-related operations through routine patrols, visible presence, and outstanding customer service and communication. In this role, you will help to deter incidents while reflecting our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, with a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity at the core of every shift.

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 all visitors, employees, and/or contractors while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a technology, media, and telecommunications location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and/or visitor authorizations, and document arrivals, departures, and other access-related activity according to site protocols.
• Respond to incidents, unusual activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including communicating with site contacts and/or first responders when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, with attention to doors, gates, lobbies, and other controlled areas where security-related concerns may arise.
• Support front entrance and reception functions by assisting with visitor processing, directing foot traffic, and reporting maintenance, access, and/or security-related issues to the appropriate personnel.

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