Security Officer - Access Control Part Time
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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Access Control Part Time in Pottsville, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, 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. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer at a fast-paced food and beverage location, you will help manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, direct visitors and drivers, and support employee check-in procedures. You will conduct routine patrols and stay highly visible to help discourage incidents, while documenting activity and communicating clearly with site teams. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset to deliver dependable, innovative security-related support.
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 site associates, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Control access at entry points by verifying identification, issuing temporary credentials when authorized, managing visitor and contractor sign-in, and maintaining access logs.
- Support shipping and receiving operations by coordinating with the gate and warehouse team on truck arrivals, directing vehicle traffic as assigned, and checking trailer and seal information per site procedure.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting activity and escalating concerns through the chain of command.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, dock areas, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
Benefits
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
