Security Officer - Chemical Front Desk
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Chemical Front Desk in Kingsport, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As a Front Desk Officer at a busy chemical and petrochemical location, you will welcome employees and visitors, manage access points, verify credentials, issue badges, and monitor cameras and alarms. You will document activity, communicate clearly with site teams, and respond to security-related concerns with calm professionalism. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first mindset to support a reliable, innovative operation.
Requirements
- Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
- 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 by greeting and directing visitors, employees, and vendors while following site-specific security-related procedures and policies at a chemical and/or petrochemical location.
- Manage access control at the front desk by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining sign-in and/or sign-out logs, and coordinating with onsite contacts for approvals.
- Monitor security-related systems such as cameras, alarms, phones, and radios, and report unusual activity, hazards, and/or policy concerns through the proper channels.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications, documenting events, and supporting emergency response activities as directed.
- Complete detailed reports and administrative tasks such as incident reports, key control logs, package deliveries, and shift handoff communications to support consistent site operations.
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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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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
