Security Officer - Credential Screening

Allied Universal • Freeport, TX

1d • $13 • Onsite

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 - Credential Screening in Freeport, TX , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, issue and track badges, and monitor activity using computers and/or tablets. You will complete routine patrols, stay visible to help discourage security-related incidents, and deliver customer-focused communication with employees, contractors, and visitors. At Allied Universal, you will support a caring, agile team that acts with integrity and teamwork.

Requirements

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Have customer service experience preferred.
• Have access control and/or badge experience preferred.
• Have a state, county, or city issued security license 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 to clients and visitors by following site-specific access control procedures, including verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, and directing individuals to authorized areas.
• Monitor entry and exit points at a chemical and petrochemical location, maintain access logs, and support vehicle screening and/or delivery check-in per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating emergency response activities and notifying appropriate site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct security-related screening of packages, tools, and materials as required, and report suspicious activity and/or policy violations according to site procedures.
• Perform regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying by site area and operational activity.

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.

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