Security Officer - TWIC Gatehouse

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 - TWIC Gatehouse in Westlake, LA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. Join Allied Universal at a utilities location where you will support access control operations by verifying credentials, issuing badges, and managing entry logs while providing strong customer service. You will conduct routine patrols and maintain a visible presence to help discourage security-related incidents, respond to requests, and communicate clearly with site teams.

Bring your experience and integrity to a role that values teamwork, reliability, and innovation.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.03 / Hour

• Mon: 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Tue: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Wed: 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Thur: 06:00 AM - 02:00 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 employees, contractors, and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, authorizations, and delivery documentation; manage visitor registration, badges, and key or credential accountability per post orders.
• Monitor access control systems, cameras, and alarms as assigned; report irregular activity, access issues, and system concerns according to escalation guidelines.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including dispatching notifications, assisting with scene control, and completing required reports.
• Conduct regular and random perimeter checks and area tours as assigned to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Possess a TSA issued TWIC.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Customer service experience 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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