Security Officer - Visitor Credential Desk

Allied Universal • Romeoville, IL

9h • $20 • 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. Job Description As a Security Officer - Visitor Credential Desk in Romeoville, IL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will greet drivers and visitors, verify credentials, manage entry and exit points, and document activity in daily logs. You will remain visible at posts, support routine patrols as needed, and communicate clearly with site teams to help reduce security-related incidents. Bring teamwork and integrity to a role where reliability, agility, and innovation matter every day.

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 by following site-specific access control procedures, verifying credentials, issuing visitor badges, and maintaining entry and exit logs for a logistics and distribution location.
• Monitor inbound and outbound traffic at gates and checkpoints, coordinate with drivers and warehouse staff, and help to maintain orderly vehicle and pedestrian flow.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site leadership and/or emergency services as directed by post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, yard, and perimeter to help identify suspicious activity, unsecured doors, and/or unusual conditions, and report findings promptly.
• Use surveillance systems and other security-related tools to observe activity, document events in written reports, and communicate updates to Allied Universal management and site contacts.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED