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:

DayTimeFri10:30 PM - 06:30 AMSat10:30 PM - 06:30 AMSun10:30 PM - 06:30 AM

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 dri