Security Officer - Visitor Screening

Allied Universal • Decatur, IL

18h • $19 • 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 Screening in Decatur, IL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Screener with Allied Universal at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will greet employees and visitors, support access screening procedures, verify credentials, and monitor entry points to help reduce security-related issues. You will stay highly visible, communicate clearly with site teams, and document observations and incidents. Bring an agile, reliable mindset, a caring people-first approach, and the integrity to deliver through teamwork every shift.

Requirements

• Be 21+ years of age.
• 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 clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Screen employees, visitors, and contractors for authorized entry by checking identification, credentials, and access lists, and directing individuals through established screening checkpoints.
• Monitor inbound and outbound activity such as vehicles, trailers, and packages by observing for unusual conditions, verifying documentation when required, and reporting concerns per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications, completing incident reports, and assisting with coordination with site contacts and/or emergency services.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, yard, and perimeter to help to identify potential security-related issues, hazards, and/or policy violations and report findings to site leadership.

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