Security Officer Access Control

As a Security Officer Access Control in Laredo, TX
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a busy logistics and distribution location, where you will help manage entry and exit activity, monitor assigned areas, and support security-related operations with strong customer service and communication. In this role, you will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and work with a team that values being agile, reliable, innovative, and always acting with integrity.

Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $14.75 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time Mon 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Fri 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM, Sat 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM, Sun 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and drivers by carrying out site‑specific access control procedures, verifying credentials, and following Allied Universal protocols for entry and exit at the location.
• Monitor gates, entrance points, and restricted areas to help support authorized access, document visitor and vehicle activity, and report unusual or suspicious security‑related conditions.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, following post orders and communicating with site contacts and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, parking areas, trailer yards, and perimeter to help identify security‑related concerns, access issues, and/or operational disruptions common to a logistics and distribution location.

• Speak, read, and write fluent Spanish.
• Have at least 1 year of security‑related experience.
• Have a state, county, or city‑issued security license (preferred).
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet (preferred).
• Be able to lift up to 20 lbs (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 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.