Security Officer - Chemical Site - 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 - Chemical Site - Access Control in Point Comfort, TX, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer at a busy chemical and petrochemical location, you will welcome employees and visitors, verify credentials, manage entry points, and monitor activity to help support site rules and security-related protocols. You will stay visible, communicate clearly over radio and in person, and document events with attention to detail. At Allied Universal, you will bring agile, reliable service with a caring, people-first approach, acting with integrity and teamwork every shift.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $15.00 / 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to personnel and visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a chemical and petrochemical location.
• Control access at entry points by verifying identification, checking authorization to enter restricted areas, and maintaining accurate entry and exit records.
• Screen employees, contractors, and deliveries according to post orders, including inspecting credentials, verifying appointments, and directing traffic flow to designated areas.
• Issue and collect visitor credentials as required, communicate site rules, and coordinate with site contacts for approvals and/or escorts.
• Operate access control systems such as badge readers, gate controls, and visitor management logs, and report irregularities per site procedures.
• Monitor alarms, cameras, and communication channels associated with gates and access points, and escalate concerns through the chain of command.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including medical events, fires, chemical releases, severe weather, and other site emergencies as directed by post orders.
• Complete reports and documentation such as shift activity logs, incident reports, and access control records with clear, timely, and factual information.
• Provide directions and general assistance to visitors and contractors while maintaining professional boundaries and following site confidentiality expectations.
• Coordinate with onsite personnel and emergency responders as requested, including relaying information, controlling access routes, and supporting accountability processes.
• Support compliance with facility rules by observing for unauthorized entry attempts and policy violations, and taking appropriate action to help to deter prohibited activity.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct, support a customer-focused environment, and follow Allied Universal and client policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a TSA issued TWIC.
• A state, county, or city issued security license is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.