Security Officer - Gate Driver

Overview

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 - Gate Driver in Sulphur, LA
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, where you will manage entry points, verify credentials, log visitors and deliveries, and support security-related screening and communication. You will stay visible, complete routine patrols of assigned areas, and help to deter incidents through professional presence and strong customer service.

This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license, backed by a team that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Day Time Wed 10:30 PM - 04:30 AM
• Thur 04:30 PM - 04:30 AM
• Fri 04:30 PM - 04:30 AM
• Sat 04:30 PM - 04:30 AM

• 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 site personnel, contractors, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a chemical and/or petrochemical location.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification and authorization, issuing and collecting badges and/or passes, managing visitor logs, and directing arrivals to the proper check-in process.
• Monitor inbound and outbound vehicle and delivery traffic by checking documentation, controlling gate operations, maintaining accurate logs, and reporting irregularities according to site policy.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying site contacts and/or emergency services as required and documenting actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, process areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity, and report hazards or maintenance concerns through the appropriate channels.

• A valid driver's license is required in the state where the job is located.
• Applicants must have 1+ years' law enforcement experience OR 2+ years' security supervisor/manager experience OR 3+ years' security experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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:  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.

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