Security Officer - Flex Plant Gatehouse
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 - Flex Plant Gatehouse in New Albany, OH , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Flex Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a busy manufacturing and industrial location, you will help monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor check-in, and document security-related activity. You will conduct routine patrols and remain visible to help reduce incidents, while providing strong customer service and clear communication with employees and contractors. Join Allied Universal, where we stay agile, reliable, and innovative, lead with a caring culture, and deliver through teamwork and integrity.
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
- Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
- Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and drivers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial location.
- Control access at assigned entry points by checking identification, credentials, and/or access permissions, directing visitors to the proper check-in process, and helping to reduce unauthorized entry.
- Manage visitor processing by verifying appointments, issuing temporary credentials, maintaining visitor logs, and coordinating escorts per site-specific requirements.
- Coordinate vehicle and delivery access by verifying shipping and receiving documentation, routing commercial traffic to designated areas, and documenting arrivals and departures as required.
- Monitor security-related systems such as cameras, access control panels, and alarm indicators, and report irregular activity according to post orders.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying site contacts and/or emergency services when conditions warrant.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter to identify unusual conditions, unsecured doors, and/or hazards, and report findings per site procedures.
- Document security-related activities, incidents, and observations in daily reports, shift logs, and/or electronic reporting tools with clear and timely entries.
- Support investigations by preserving observations, maintaining chain of custody for found property when applicable, and providing statements to site management and/or responding authorities as requested.
- Assist with contractor check-in and compliance by verifying work authorization, confirming required credentials, and communicating access restrictions and site rules.
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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
