Security Officer - Energy Company

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 - Energy Company in Detroit, MI, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a utilities location, you will welcome employees and visitors, verify credentials, manage badging and gate activity, and document security-related events with clear communication. You will stay visible near key entry points to help reduce unauthorized access while delivering customer service with integrity and teamwork. This is a driving post, requiring a valid driver's license and meeting AU Driver Policy requirements.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.00 / 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 employees, contractors, and visitors by following Allied Universal procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utility location.
• Control access to the facility by verifying identification and authorization, issuing visitor credentials, maintaining access logs, and directing authorized personnel to appropriate check-in areas.
• Monitor entry points, gates, and other access areas to help identify unauthorized access attempts and/or suspicious activity, and communicate concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including reporting, documentation, and coordination with internal teams and/or public responders as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, yards, and perimeter areas to help identify security-related hazards, unusual conditions, and/or policy violations, and report findings per post orders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have 1+ years of security-related experience.
• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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.

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