Security Officer Access Control Operations at Allied Universal in US-NC-Gastonia
- Company: Allied Universal
- Location: US-NC-Gastonia
- Posted: Sep 21, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $15.89 / Hour
- Visa sponsorship available
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 co…
Job description
- 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 Operations in Gastonia, NC , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Security Officer at a food and beverage location, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor site activity, and communicate professionally with employees, visitors, and vendors. Your visible presence and attention to detail will help deter security-related incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.
- Position Type: Full Time
- Pay Rate: $15.89 / Hour
- Day Time
- Mon 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Tue 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Wed 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Thur 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sun 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to clients, employees, visitors, and delivery personnel while carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Monitor entry and exit points at a food and beverage location; verify credentials, authorize access in accordance with site procedures, and maintain visitor and contractor records.
- Observe incoming deliveries and vendor activity, communicate access requirements, and report unusual conditions or access concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner and document security-related incidents according to site procedures.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of designated access points, business areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized access; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
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.
Skills
Required
- Customer service
- Access control procedures
- Monitoring entry and exit points
- Verifying credentials
- Observing deliveries and vendor activity
- Incident response
- Patrolling
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
Benefits
- 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.