Security Officer Part Time Access Control Reception

Allied Universal•Upper Macungie Township, PA

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About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for access control and reception duties at a food and beverage production location in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. The officer will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, document security-related information using a computer or tablet, and provide professional customer service to employees, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel. The role involves carrying out site-specific procedures and helping maintain an orderly environment. The scheduled shifts are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The pay rate is $15.25 per hour. The position includes regular and random patrols of assigned areas, which may include entrances, parking areas, production-adjacent spaces, and the perimeter. Working conditions may vary by client site; this site has limited on-site facilities, including portable toilets and rustic guard shacks. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 or older for armed roles, and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Employment is contingent 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

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; armed roles require being at least 21 years of age.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable laws.
Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
Meet state and/or local licensing requirements, if applicable to the position.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Prior customer service experience is preferred.
Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
Ability to compose, send, and manage emails effectively.
Familiarity with common workplace software applications.
Clear and professional written communication skills.
Problem-solving experience addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to clients, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel by following site-specific access-control procedures and policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities.
Monitor and control access at designated entry points by verifying credentials, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, and directing authorized individuals to appropriate areas.
Observe incoming and outgoing personnel, vehicles, and deliveries to help deter unauthorized entry, and report unusual activity to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
Respond calmly to access-related incidents and critical situations, following site procedures and communicating with appropriate personnel.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, including entrances, parking areas, production-adjacent spaces, and the perimeter.
Use computer or tablet systems to document security-related information and communicate clearly.