Security Officer - Law Enforcement Experience Required

Allied Universal • Sulphur, LA

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 Entry Control Driver in Sulphur, LA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, conduct routine patrols, and support security-related operations with professionalism and care. This is a driving post. In this role, you will help promote a professional environment through strong communication, customer service, teamwork, and integrity while representing a company known for being agile, reliable, and innovative.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Applicants must have at least 1 year of law enforcement experience or at least 2 years of security-related supervisor or manager experience or at least 3 years of security-related experience.
• 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.
• 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

• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or drivers by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, badge and credential verification, and authorized entry and exit screening at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Monitor entry points, gates, and/or reception areas to help support security-related protocols, verify identification and delivery documentation, and document visitor, vendor, and vehicle activity in required logs and systems.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, policy concerns, and/or critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts, Allied Universal leadership, and/or emergency responders as appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, restricted areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help identify unusual activity, unsecured access points, and/or conditions requiring follow-up.
• Support site emergency response activities by following post orders, controlling access during changing conditions, preparing clear reports, and sharing timely information related to security-related events and observations.

Benefits

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