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 West Chester, OH
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast‑paced tech, media, and telecom location where you will manage access control, verify credentials, issue and track badges, and monitor alarms and entry activity. You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help reduce security‑related incidents, and deliver standout customer service through clear communication.

Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, support teammates, and act with integrity in a people‑first culture.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.00 / Hour

• Mon: 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
• Tue: 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
• Wed: 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
• Thur: 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, and visitors by following site‑specific access control procedures, post orders, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control entry and exit at a tech and telecommunications location by verifying credentials, issuing temporary badges, maintaining visitor logs, and helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Monitor access points and security‑related systems such as cameras, alarms, and communications equipment, escalating irregular activity per site procedure.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, including reporting, notifying leadership and/or emergency services, and supporting site evacuations as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas, including doors, gates, loading areas, and perimeter lines, documenting observations and reporting maintenance and/or security‑related concerns.

• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
• Alarm Panel Experience is preferred.
• Guard Card/License is preferred.
• CPR Certification is preferred.
• State, County, or City Issued Security 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:

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