Security Officer - Entry Screening

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 - Entry Screening Driver 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 supporting access control and security-related operations. You will greet and screen visitors, manage badge and gate activity, verify credentials, document incidents, and communicate clearly with site teams to help reduce risk. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license in the job state. Bring your customer service mindset to a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Requirements:

Driver's License

1+ years experience Law Enforecement OR

2+ years of security experience

Supervisor experience OR 3+ years of security experience

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, contractors, and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification, issuing and collecting badges and/or credentials, and maintaining visitor, contractor, and delivery logs.
• Screen incoming vehicles, materials, and deliveries as directed, including directing traffic flow, checking shipping documentation, and reporting irregularities in accordance with post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including notifying site contacts and/or emergency services as required and completing incident reports.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, process areas, and perimeter points to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity, and report maintenance or operational concerns through the appropriate channels.

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 is required, or a minimum of 2 years of security supervisor or manager experience is required, or a minimum of 3 years of security-related experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet 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 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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