About this role
Security Officer Access Control
Allied Universal Security Officer Access Control - Elgin, TX
Elgin, Texas
Position Type: Full Time
Shift Type: Morning, Afternoon Req ID: 2026-1694540
Work Days Available: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Date posted: 10/05/2026
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 Full Time Access Control Driver in Elgin, TX, 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 help manage site entry, verify credentials, monitor access points, and support a welcoming, security-related environment for employees and visitors. You will remain visible, communicate professionally, and help deter incidents while delivering exceptional customer service. This is a driving post. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: 19.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTime
Thur02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Sun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to utility operations personnel, contractors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
- Monitor access points and verify authorization for employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors entering or exiting the location.
- Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, and delivery records; issue and recover access credentials in accordance with site procedures.
- Respond to access-control alarms, unauthorized-entry attempts, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; promptly report concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, operational areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least one year of security-related experience is required.
- A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
- A 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.
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
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Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
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Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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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.