Security Officer - Access Control Desk

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 - Access Control Desk in Litchfield Park, AZ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy retail and mall location where you will support access control by greeting associates and visitors, checking credentials, managing entry points, and monitoring activity to help reduce security-related incidents. You will conduct routine patrols, stay highly visible, and communicate clearly with store teams and guests to resolve concerns quickly. Bring a people-first mindset as part of an agile, reliable, innovative team that leads with integrity and teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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 Allied Universal clients in a retail location by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Control access at designated entrances and interior access points by checking identification, verifying credentials, issuing visitor access per policy, and maintaining a professional presence that helps to deter unauthorized entry.
• Monitor customer, associate, vendor, and/or delivery activity for unusual or prohibited behavior, and report policy violations according to post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including de-escalation support, contacting appropriate resources, and completing required notifications.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout sales floors, stock areas, and the perimeter as assigned, documenting observations and reporting maintenance concerns and/or hazards to site contacts.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card and/or 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.

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.