Security Officer - Food Industry Entry Monitor

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 - Food Industry Entry Monitor in Middlesboro, KY, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a food and beverage production location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor and delivery logs, and support a smooth flow of people and vehicles. You will remain visible, conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, and communicate clearly with team members and site personnel to help reduce security-related incidents. Our agile, reliable, and innovative teams lead with integrity and a caring, people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.38 / 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, vendors, drivers, and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, issuing visitor credentials, and directing authorized personnel to appropriate locations.
• Manage sign-in and sign-out processes for visitors and contractors, including confirming appointments, maintaining logs, and communicating access approvals as required.
• Support access control for shipping and receiving areas by checking driver identification, validating delivery and pickup documentation, and coordinating entry with onsite contacts.
• Conduct vehicle and/or property checks when required by site policy to help to deter unauthorized items and/or activity.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and access control systems, and report irregular activity according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications and documenting actions taken.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, production-adjacent areas, and perimeter, observing for unusual conditions and reporting hazards and/or maintenance concerns.
• Complete detailed reports, access logs, and incident documentation using Allied Universal reporting procedures.
• Communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and management to support order and compliance with site rules, including PPE and hygiene requirements when applicable.
• Coordinate with local leadership and responding agencies during emergencies as directed by post orders, while maintaining controlled access to restricted areas.
• Support workplace violence prevention and conflict de-escalation by using customer service skills, maintaining professional boundaries, and requesting assistance when needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

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