Security Officer - Access Control Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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 - Access Control Specialist in Springfield, MA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a busy food and beverage location, you will help manage entry points, verify badges and credentials, and support visitor and delivery check-in using a computer and/or tablet. You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help deter security-related incidents, and provide clear, friendly customer service to employees and guests. At Allied Universal, you will work with an agile, reliable team that leads with integrity and a people-first culture.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $17.94 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri10:00 PM - 06:00 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:00 AM

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 employees, visitors, and drivers by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage production location.
• Control access at entry points by checking identification, issuing visitor credentials, verifying appointments, and maintaining access logs in accordance with site requirements.
• Screen and direct incoming and outgoing vehicle traffic at gates, including verifying delivery and pickup documentation, coordinating with site contacts, and helping to deter unauthorized access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including documenting events and notifying appropriate site personnel and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, production-adjacent areas, parking lots, and the perimeter, with working environments and conditions that may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Customer Service Experience is preferred.
• Guard Card/License is preferred.
• Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
• Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet 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.

Closing

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:

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:

Requisition ID

2026-1556879