Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Access Control Credential Review

Allied Universal • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Enhanced Security Officer for access control and credential review at an assigned site in Chicago, Illinois. The role provides a fixed weekly schedule of Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a six-month commitment to the designated site and shifts. Officers may claim additional shifts through the company's scheduling platform, with the possibility of working up to 40 hours per week and scaling back when needed. The pay rate is $19.49 per hour.

The position supports a distribution facility by providing customer service and carrying out site-specific access-control procedures. Duties include verifying credentials, recording visitor and contractor access, managing vehicle and pedestrian entry, responding to incidents and alarms, and patrolling access points and the facility perimeter. Work environments and conditions may vary by location.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; at least 21 years old for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Submit to a drug screen as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Meet applicable state or local licensing requirements, which may be required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, delivery drivers, and associates while following site-specific access-control procedures and policies and, when appropriate, performing emergency response activities.
• Monitor facility entry and exit points, verify authorized credentials, and maintain visitor and contractor access records according to site requirements.
• Respond calmly to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations, escalating concerns according to established procedures.
• Assist with controlling vehicle, trailer, and pedestrian access at designated gates and receiving areas, and document relevant activity.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, the business, and the perimeter.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Retirement plans
• Disability insurance
• Seven annual holidays paid at time and a half if worked
• 40 hours of vacation after one year at eligible work assignments
• Discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses through the employee perks program
• Paid training programs and opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED