Security Officer - Access Control

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 Control in Champaign, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, you will greet employees and drivers, manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, and monitor alarms and cameras. You will complete routine patrols and detailed reports, help to deter unauthorized access, and deliver clear communication with operations teams. Bring integrity, teamwork, and a people-first approach in a fast-moving environment.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
• Control access at gates and/or entry points by checking identification, issuing badges, verifying appointments, and maintaining visitor and contractor logs in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor inbound and outbound vehicle and pedestrian traffic, including coordinating with dispatch and dock personnel to help maintain authorized access to yards, trailers, and shipping and receiving areas.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, completing required reports and communicating updates to site leadership and/or Allied Universal supervision.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entry points, staging areas, and the perimeter to help identify unauthorized access, damaged fencing, and/or policy concerns.

Minimum 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.

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.