Security Officer - Gate Access

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 - Gate Access in Dresden, OH
, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a utilities location, you will greet employees and visitors, verify credentials, manage entry points, and document activity using site systems. You will maintain a visible presence, communicate clearly with team members and site contacts, and report security‑related concerns promptly.

At Allied Universal, you will work with an agile, reliable, and innovative team that puts people first, delivers through teamwork, and acts with integrity.

Position Type:
Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.94 / Hour

• Wed: 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Thur: 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Fri: 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM

• 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.

• Provide customer service to site personnel and visitors by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Control entry and exit at gates and/or lobbies by verifying credentials, issuing temporary badges, managing visitor and contractor logs, and directing deliveries to approved areas.
• Monitor access control systems, cameras, and alarm panels for security-related conditions, and report irregular activity per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating notifications to site leadership and public responders as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, yards, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized access and identify maintenance and/or security-related concerns.

• Client requires proof of a high school diploma and/or GED.
• Being comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• At this site there are limited on‑site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• 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:

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