Experienced Access Control Security Officer

About the role

Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, is hiring an Access Control Officer in Atlanta, GA, to work at a retail location. The officer safeguards clients across industries such as retail and malls by managing entry points, verifying badges and credentials, monitoring access activity and assisting visitors and team members. The position is full time, with a day shift from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, customers and visitors by carrying out site-specific security procedures, access-control policies and emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access to the retail location by verifying credentials, screening deliveries and contractors, keeping visitor records and communicating entry requirements.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms and critical situations, following site procedures and notifying the right people.
• Carry out regular and random patrols of entrances, receiving areas, sales-floor access points, parking areas and the perimeter.
• Document incidents, access-control activity and policy violations in clear, accurate reports.

Required profile

• At least 2 years of security-related experience; access control and badge experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Subject to a background investigation and a drug screen, and to licensing requirements set by state and local law.

Required skills

• CPR certification preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required only for driving positions.

What we offer

• Pay of $18 per hour.
• Access to technology to view and claim additional shifts.
• Paid training and career growth opportunities.
• Retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D and disability insurance.
• Discounts on brands and services through the Perks Program.