Security Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal • Gresham, OR

7h • $22 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Access Control in Gresham, OR , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Auto, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a busy automotive location, you will greet visitors, verify credentials, manage entry points, and monitor activity to help reduce security-related incidents. You will perform routine patrols, stay visible, and communicate clearly with staff and guests while documenting key events. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license in line with AU Driver Policy Requirements. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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 clients at an automotive location by carrying out security-related access control procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at gates and/or entry points by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, managing sign-in logs and directing visitors, vendors and deliveries to appropriate destinations.
• Monitor alarms, cameras and/or access control systems; report irregular activity and document events in daily activity logs.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, parking areas and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards, maintenance issues and policy concerns.

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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: 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