Security Officer - Acccess Control

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 in Detroit, MI, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer supporting a utilities location, you will help monitor and patrol assigned areas, perform routine checks, and stay visible to help deter security-related incidents. You will communicate clearly with site personnel and visitors while supporting access control and incident reporting. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license under AU Driver Policy Requirements, backed by an agile, reliable, innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.50 / 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 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies and/or emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Monitor access points, verify identification and/or work authorizations as required, and maintain visitor, contractor and/or delivery logs in accordance with site requirements.
• Respond to alarms, incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and escalate to site leadership and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of utility buildings, operational areas and perimeter boundaries to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify hazards or suspicious conditions.
• Complete detailed reports on incidents, inspections, patrols and notable activity, and communicate status updates to Allied Universal supervision and/or site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge 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.