Security Officer - Entry Screening

Allied Universal•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for entry screening at a technology, media, and telecommunications location in Lafayette, Indiana. The role safeguards employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors by managing access points, verifying credentials, monitoring access activity, and communicating professionally. The officer helps maintain an orderly environment, responds to security concerns, and works with integrity and teamwork to provide a reliable, customer-focused experience. The position pays $19.50 per hour and is scheduled Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The employer offers access to technology for viewing and claiming additional shifts, paid training, career growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, and discounts through its Perks Program. Employment is conditional on a background investigation and, to the extent permitted by law, a drug screen. State or local licensing may be required before employment. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions.

Requirements

At least one year of security-related experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; at least 21 years of age for armed roles.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
State and/or local licensing may be required prior to employment.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and vendors while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities.
Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, issue temporary access credentials, and maintain accurate access-related records.
Respond calmly and constructively to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations, escalating matters according to site-specific procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, common areas, the business, and perimeter to identify and report unusual conditions or security concerns.
Communicate professionally with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership.
Document incidents, observations, and shift activity in required reports.