About this role
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 communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Site Access Coordination in Sparrows Point, MD, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Officer at an industrial location, you will monitor entry points, verify access credentials, conduct routine patrols, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will deliver professional customer service and clear communication while supporting site operations. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: 18.03 / Hour
Job Schedule: DayTimeMon06:00 AM - 02:00 PM Tue06:00 AM - 02:00 PM Wed06:00 AM - 02:00 PM Thur06:00 AM - 02:00 PM Sun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to clients, visitors, contractors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
- Control access to industrial facilities by verifying identification, authorizations, visitor credentials, and contractor check-in requirements.
- Monitor entry and exit points, maintain visitor and vehicle logs, and report access concerns or unusual activity according to site procedures.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating with site contacts and emergency personnel as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, production-area perimeters, parking areas, and other assigned locations. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
- At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
- Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
- Customer service experience 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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Closing
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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. For more information: www.aus.com.