Security Officer Full Time Entry Control

Allied Universal • Cooleemee, NC

6d • 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 an Access Control Security Officer at a retail location, you will help manage entry points, verify access credentials, and monitor activity to support a welcoming environment for shoppers, employees, and visitors. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns with integrity. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team and make a positive impact through teamwork and a caring, people-first culture.

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 to retail location visitors, associates, and delivery personnel while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access to the location by verifying credentials, authorizing entry according to established procedures, and maintaining visitor and contractor records.
• Observe entry points, receiving areas, and access-control systems; report unusual activity, access issues, and security-related concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and contacting appropriate resources as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the retail location and perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

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