Security Officer Access Control Desk

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 Desk in READING , PA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, 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. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will manage access control by checking credentials, issuing badges, and monitoring alarm panels while staying visible to help reduce security-related incidents. You will conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, document activity, and communicate clearly with site teams and visitors. Bring agility, reliability, and integrity as you deliver a people-first, customer-focused experience through teamwork.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $17.51 / 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 onsite personnel, contractors, and visitors by following access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control entry and exit at gates and/or checkpoints by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining logs, and directing traffic to designated areas.
• Screen and process deliveries and pickups for a chemical production and/or distribution location by confirming appointments, checking shipping documentation, and coordinating with onsite contacts.
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and notifying appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, buildings, and perimeter areas as required by post orders, reporting security-related concerns and/or maintenance issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel 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: 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.