Security Officer - Access Control
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 Detroit, MI, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Cultural Institutions, 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 respected cultural institution, where you will manage access control, monitor entry points, and help to deter security-related incidents through a visible, professional presence. This role blends customer service, communication, and routine site awareness in a people-first environment. As part of a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity, you will support a welcoming location experience for all visitors and staff.
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.
- Requires a valid State of Michigan Drivers License for at least 1 year
- 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 visitors, staff, clergy, and/or vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a cultural institution location.
- Monitor entrances and exits, verify credentials and/or visitor authorization, manage access points, and help to deter unauthorized entry in a courteous and professional manner.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and/or first responders as needed.
- Maintain logs and reports related to visitor activity, deliveries, access requests, and unusual incidents, following Allied Universal standards and location procedures.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, observing for suspicious activity, unsecured areas, and conditions that may require a security-related response.
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
