Security Officer - Full Time - Overnights
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 - Overnights in Mount Vernon, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Auto, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic automotive location as an Access Control Officer, helping manage entry points, verify credentials, and support a professional, welcoming environment. In this role, you will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and help to deter security-related incidents while delivering strong customer service and communication. Be part of a team that values agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $16.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
What You'll Do:
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Provide customer service to employees, contractors, drivers, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, badge verification, and security-related screening at entry and exit points.
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Monitor and document the movement of people, vehicles, and deliveries throughout the location, helping to support authorized access within an automotive manufacturing and distribution environment.
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Respond to incidents, alarms, and unusual situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency services when appropriate.
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Conduct regular and random patrols around entrances, gates, parking areas, production-adjacent spaces, and the perimeter, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
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Complete reports and maintain logs related to visitor activity, credential issues, vehicle access, and other security-related events according to site policies.
Minimum Requirements:
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Customer service experience is preferred.
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Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
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Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
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Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
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As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
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Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
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As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
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Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
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A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Why Join Us:
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Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
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Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
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Financial and Health Benefits: 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.
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.
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: www.aus.com/offices.
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