Security Officer Patrol Access Control

Allied Universal • Birmingham, AL

2d • 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 Patrol Access Control in Birmingham, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer with Allied Universal, you will monitor and patrol healthcare and logistics distribution locations, helping to support a secure environment through routine patrols, visible presence, access awareness, and outstanding customer service. This role offers the chance to work in a caring culture that puts people first, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity guide every security-related interaction.

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.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, patients, staff, and/or drivers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents, disturbances, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and sharing updates with site contacts and/or Allied Universal leadership.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the location, including interior areas, parking areas, entrances, loading and receiving zones, and perimeter locations, with working conditions that may vary by site.
• Monitor access points and help to deter unauthorized entry by verifying approved access, observing pedestrian and vehicle activity, and reporting unusual conditions or security-related concerns.
• Support daily operations at healthcare and distribution locations by assisting with foot patrol activity, monitoring high-traffic areas, and reporting hazards, maintenance concerns, and/or policy violations to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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