Security Officer Access Point 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 Point Control in Newville, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, 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 Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will help manage site entry points, verify credentials, screen visitors and drivers, and document arrivals, departures, and incidents. You will remain highly visible, conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, and communicate clearly with operations teams to support smooth, security-related workflows. Join Allied Universal, where we are agile, reliable, innovative, people-first, and driven by teamwork and integrity.
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 employees, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
- Control access at entry and exit points by verifying identification, issuing badges and/or passes, managing visitor logs, and directing foot and vehicle traffic to help to deter unauthorized access.
- Process inbound and outbound trucks and deliveries by checking appointments and documentation, coordinating with warehouse operations, and documenting exceptions according to post orders.
- Monitor access control systems, cameras, radios, and alarms as assigned, and complete accurate reports for routine activity, irregular conditions, and policy violations.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating to site leadership and/or public responders as needed and documenting actions taken.
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
