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 Peekskill, NY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will help manage site entry by checking credentials, issuing badges, and guiding visitors and contractors. You will monitor cameras and alarms, complete reports, and perform routine patrols to help identify unusual activity and help to deter incidents. Bring clear communication and customer service to every interaction while supporting an agile, reliable, innovative team that acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.57 - $19.57 / 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 clients by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a chemical and/or petrochemical location.
• Control access at gates and/or entry points by checking identification, validating badges, processing visitors and contractors, and maintaining required entry documentation.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and access control systems; report unusual activity and escalate concerns per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site leadership and/or first responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, production-adjacent areas, parking lots, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet - preferred.
• Customer Service Experience - 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.