Security Officer Access Control - Overnights

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 in Portland, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Allied Universal Officer in an access control post, you will help manage entry points at a busy location by greeting visitors, verifying credentials, supporting sign-in procedures, and coordinating with site teams on security-related concerns. You will conduct routine patrols, remain highly visible to help reduce incidents, and deliver clear, professional communication. Join a caring, agile team that works together with integrity and brings innovative solutions to each shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $21.00 / 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 visitors, drivers, and employees by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at entry points by checking identification, verifying authorization for entry, issuing visitor credentials, and maintaining visitor, contractor, and delivery logs.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound vehicle and trailer access by directing drivers to designated areas, confirming appointments and/or delivery information, and communicating with site contacts as needed.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and notifying appropriate personnel per post orders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter, monitoring for unusual conditions and reporting concerns according to site procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 1+ years of security-related experience.
• An armed guard card/license 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.