Security Officer Access Control

About the Role

As a Security Officer Access Control in Taftville, CT, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part‑Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more:  Join Allied Universal at a dynamic retail location, where you will monitor entry points, verify access, and support a welcoming environment for guests and staff.

In this access control role, you will help to deter security‑related incidents through visible presence, communication, and attention to activity. Bring our values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to every interaction.

Part Time

$17.75 / Hour

Day Time Sat  10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

• Provide customer service by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, and/or appropriate emergency response activities at a retail location.
• Monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas, verify identification and/or access permissions, and help to deter unauthorized entry.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, and communicate with site contacts as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the sales floor, stock areas, receiving areas, parking areas, and perimeter, with duties varying by location.
• Assist employees, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel with access‑related questions, directions, and reporting of suspicious or unusual activity.

• 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.

• 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 Benefits:
  
  Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks:
  Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.