Security Officer Access Control

Allied Universal • Norwich, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Control in Taftville, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, 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. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic retail location, where you will monitor entry points, verify access, and support a welcoming environment for guests and staff. In this access control role, you will help to deter security-related incidents through visible presence, communication, and attention to activity. Bring our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every interaction.

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.

Nice To Haves

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a retail location.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas, verify identification and/or access permissions, and help to deter unauthorized entry.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the sales floor, stock areas, receiving areas, parking areas, and perimeter, with duties varying by location.
• Assist employees, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel with access-related questions, directions, and reporting of suspicious or unusual 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