Security Officer - Access Control

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 in Knoxville, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Allied Universal team member in a healthcare setting, you will play a vital role in access control, helping to deter security-related incidents and support a welcoming environment for all. You will monitor entry points, conduct routine patrols, and provide outstanding customer service while upholding our values of agility, reliability, and integrity. Join us to make a difference where caring for people is at the heart of everything we do.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.50 / 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 by carrying out security-related procedures and site-specific policies within a healthcare environment, including access control duties.
• Monitor and control entry and exit points to help to deter unauthorized access, ensuring only authorized personnel and visitors are permitted.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established protocols for healthcare settings.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the location and perimeter to help to deter potential security-related concerns and identify any unusual activity.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of access control activities, incidents, and observations as required by site protocols.
• Assist visitors and staff with directions, information, and security-related inquiries while maintaining a professional presence.
• Collaborate with Allied Universal team members and site personnel to support overall security-related operations at the location.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Salary : $16