Security Officer - Gatehouse

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.

Pay Rate

Job Description

As a Security Officer Driver Gatehouse in Sulphur, LA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. Join Allied Universal at a chemical and petrochemical location where you will manage access control, verify credentials, and monitor entry activity while helping to deter security-related incidents. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license in the job state. Bring your professionalism, communication skills, and commitment to teamwork as part of an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon05:00 AM - 06:00 PMTue05:00 AM - 06:00 PMWed05:00 AM - 06:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities appropriate to the location.
• Monitor and document the entry and exit of employees, visitors, contractors, and deliveries, verifying credentials and directing individuals according to site access requirements.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating security-related concerns according to established protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business, perimeter, and access points to help identify unusual activity, unauthorized access, and/or potential hazards within the location.
• Support security-related operations in a chemical and petrochemical environment by maintaining accurate logs, communicating clearly with site contacts, and reporting observations in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located.
• A minimum of 1 year of law enforcement experience or 2 years of security supervisor/manager experience or 3 years of security-related experience is required.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Access control/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.

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.

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.

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