Security Officer - Entry Screening

Allied Universal • Seward Township, IL

4d • 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 Screening in Minooka, IL, 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 credentials, and support daily security-related operations with professionalism and care. You will remain visible, conduct routine activity checks, and provide strong customer service and communication. In a culture built on agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity, you will help create a welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, drivers, and/or employees by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, checking credentials, monitoring entry and exit activity, and supporting security-related protocols at a logistics and distribution location.
• Respond to incidents, access issues, alarm activity, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as needed.
• Monitor gates, doors, badge systems, visitor logs, delivery traffic, and/or truck movements to help to deter unauthorized access and support the orderly flow of people and vehicles.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, entry points, shipping and receiving areas, trailer yards, and perimeter, noting unusual conditions and reporting security-related concerns according to site procedures.

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