Security Officer - Gate Entry Control
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Gate Entry Control in Coatesville, PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Officer with Allied Universal at a manufacturing and industrial location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, issue badges, and guide visitors and contractors to the right check-in steps. You will conduct routine patrols and stay highly visible to help discourage security-related incidents, while documenting activity and communicating clearly with site teams. Bring agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity to a people-first, team-focused culture.
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 our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Control access at gates and/or entry points by verifying credentials, processing visitors and contractors, issuing temporary badges when authorized, and maintaining logs for people and vehicles.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying site contacts and/or emergency services as directed and completing detailed reports.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, including buildings, parking areas, and perimeter routes; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
- Monitor cameras, alarms, and communications systems; investigate unusual activity, assist with truck and delivery check-in as directed, and report hazards and/or maintenance concerns through the established chain of command.
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
