Security Officer - Entry Authorization

Allied Universal•Kenova, WV

1d•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. As a Security Officer Entry Authorization in Kenova, WV, 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/petrochemical location, you will help maintain a secure environment by managing site entry, verifying credentials, monitoring access points and alarm panels, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide outstanding customer service while supporting a professional, welcoming experience for employees and visitors. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity guide our work.

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

Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.
Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Alarm panel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, security-related policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
Monitor and manage access to the chemical and petrochemical facility by verifying credentials, processing visitors and contractors, and maintaining required entry records.
Respond to access-control incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; notify appropriate site personnel and document actions taken.
Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, restricted areas, parking areas, and the facility perimeter in accordance with site procedures.
Operate access-control systems, communications equipment, and visitor-management tools while reporting unusual conditions and policy violations to Allied Universal leadership and designated site contacts.