Security Officer Access Screening Agent

Allied Universal • Allen Township, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Access Screening Agent in Northampton, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location as an Access Control Officer, where you will monitor entry points, verify badges and visitor access, and support daily security-related operations with professionalism and care. You will remain visible, provide outstanding customer service and communication, and help to deter incidents while reflecting our values of agility, reliability, innovation, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, drivers, and employees by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or credentials, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas, docks, gates, and other key parts of the location.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting security-related events and communicating observations to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business, perimeter, parking areas, trailer yards, and loading zones, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
• Support shipping and receiving operations by observing vehicle activity, confirming visitor and delivery check-in procedures, and reporting unusual behavior, damaged barriers, and/or access control concerns.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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