Security Officer

Allied Universal • Sulphur, LA

16d • 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 a Security Officer Access Operations Driver 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 badge access, monitor entry points, conduct routine patrols, help deter security-related incidents, and deliver outstanding customer service. This driving position offers the opportunity to support a professional team while communicating clearly and responding to site needs with integrity. At Allied Universal, you will contribute to an agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first culture.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• At least 1 year of law enforcement experience, 2 years of security-related supervisor/manager experience, or 3 years of security-related experience is required.
• 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

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to personnel, visitors, and contractors at a chemical and petrochemical facility while carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and policies.
• Control access to the location by verifying credentials, issuing visitor and contractor passes, maintaining entry records, and directing authorized individuals in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor entry points, access-control systems, and alarm notifications; report irregularities and follow established escalation procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and emergency situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following site-specific response protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, assigned areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity 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.
• Access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 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