Security Officer Checkpoint Driver

Allied Universal • La Porte, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer Checkpoint Driver in La Porte, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a dynamic chemical and petrochemical location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help support a secure environment through visible presence, patrols, and strong communication. This is a driving post. Bring your customer service skills to a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture that values teamwork and integrity in every interaction.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• A TSA issued TWIC is required.
• 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.
• 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 or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and drivers by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorizations, process visitors and deliveries, and help to deter unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Maintain required logs, reports, and access-related records, and communicate security-related concerns, incidents, and unusual activity to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following post orders and location protocols for evacuations, shelter-in-place directions, and/or other emergency conditions.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, gates, and perimeter locations to identify security-related issues, equipment concerns, and/or access control irregularities.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees