Security Officer - Plant 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 - Plant Access Control in Oxnard, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a fast-paced manufacturing and industrial location, you will help manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, issue badges, and support visitor and employee check-in using a computer and/or tablet. You will complete routine patrols and clear reports, stay visible to help reduce security-related incidents, and deliver customer-focused communication. At Allied Universal, you will bring integrity, teamwork, and a caring culture to every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.92 / 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 employees, visitors, contractors, and drivers by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a manufacturing location.
• Control access at entry points by checking identification, verifying authorization, issuing visitor credentials, and directing individuals to designated areas per site procedures.
• Process visitors, vendors, and contractors by maintaining sign-in and sign-out logs, confirming appointments, and communicating arrivals to site contacts.
• Support vehicle and delivery access control by verifying shipping and receiving documentation, coordinating with site personnel, and routing trucks to approved docks and staging areas.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and access control systems to help identify unusual activity and report concerns according to site protocol.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical calls, fire alarms, and facility disruptions, and escalate notifications as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of production areas, warehouses, parking areas, and the perimeter to help identify hazards, unauthorized persons, and unsecured doors or gates.
• Complete required reports and documentation such as incident reports, shift logs, and access records with accurate and timely details.
• Provide escort duties for visitors and/or contractors when required by site policy.
• Coordinate with Allied Universal supervision, site management, and responding public services during incidents, maintaining a professional presence and clear communication.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a 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.

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.

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