Security Officer - Access Gate Driver

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 Gate Driver in Joliet, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will greet employees and visitors, verify credentials, manage entry points, and document activity to support security-related operations. You will stay visible, communicate clearly, and provide helpful customer service while following site procedures and escalating concerns as needed. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver's license. Join Allied Universal, where we are agile, reliable, innovative, and people first.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to all visitors, contractors, and employees by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial chemical and/or petrochemical location.
• Control access at gates and/or entry points by verifying identification, authorizations, and appointments; issue and collect badges and/or passes as required.
• Manage vehicle and pedestrian entry by directing traffic flow, checking deliveries, and coordinating with site contacts for approvals and/or escorts, helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating notifications, documenting details, and assisting with site response protocols.
• Complete shift logs and reports, monitor access control systems and alarms as assigned, and communicate unusual activity to Allied Universal supervision and/or site management.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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.

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.