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 Dayville, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Access Control Officer with Allied Universal at a busy retail location, you will greet associates and visitors, manage entry points, verify credentials, and help guide people to the right areas. You will conduct routine rounds, document security-related activity, and communicate clearly with store leadership to help reduce incidents. Bring our agile, reliable, innovative approach and a caring, people-first mindset, delivering through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.86 / 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 clients and guests at a retail location by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as needed.
• Control access at entrances and receiving areas by checking identification, issuing visitor badges, maintaining visitor logs, and directing deliveries to appropriate points of contact.
• Monitor cameras and alarm panels and complete access control documentation such as key, badge, and/or incident reports in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, contacting site management and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of sales floors, common areas, back-of-house corridors, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and other security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card and/or license is preferred.
• 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.