Security Officer - Industrial Access 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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer - Industrial Access Driver in Pennington, AL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, 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: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced manufacturing and industrial location where you will help support daily operations through access control and security-related customer service. You will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor and badge activity, and conduct routine patrols with a visible presence. This is a driving post, so you may travel across the site as needed while working with a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, and integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $14.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Why Join Us:

• 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients at a manufacturing and industrial location by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor and contractor logs in accordance with site requirements.
• Monitor vehicle and personnel access including deliveries and pickups, confirming appointments, checking documentation, and directing traffic flow as needed.
• Conduct screening and inspection tasks as required such as checking packages, bags, and/or outbound materials in alignment with site policies.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including contacting site leadership and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Operate and monitor access control systems, alarms, and/or CCTV where assigned, reporting irregular activity and escalating per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, production areas as permitted, loading docks, and the perimeter, noting unusual conditions and reporting hazards and/or unauthorized activity.
• Complete detailed written reports and logs including incident reports, shift activity, access records, and maintenance or security-related observations.
• Provide directions and assistance to employees, visitors, and vendors while supporting site rules regarding restricted areas and required personal protective equipment.
• Support emergency and business continuity procedures such as evacuations, shelter-in-place, and accountability checks as directed by site protocols.
• Coordinate with on-site personnel and Allied Universal supervision to communicate shift handoffs, policy updates, and follow-up actions.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Access control/badge experience is 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.

Closing

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: www.aus.com.

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. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

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