Security Officer

Allied Universal • Sulphur, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer in Sulphur, LA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a chemical/petrochemical location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and help maintain a secure environment for personnel and visitors. You will provide professional customer service, communicate clearly, and respond to security-related concerns while supporting site operations. This driving post requires a valid driver’s license in the job state. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable team and lead with integrity.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Possess 1+ years of law enforcement experience OR 2+ years of security-related supervisor/manager experience OR 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

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to site personnel, visitors, contractors, and vendors while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Verify authorized access credentials, review visitor and contractor documentation, issue and collect access badges, and maintain accurate entry and exit records in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor access points, gates, and assigned areas for unauthorized entry, unusual activity, and policy violations; report observations through established communication channels.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following site procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned chemical and petrochemical facility areas, including the perimeter, access points, parking areas, and restricted locations, to help deter unauthorized activity.

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