As a **Security Officer Access Control Associate** in **Sparrows Point, MD** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, where you will help manage entry points, monitor site activity, and support security-related operations through strong communication and customer service. In this role, you will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and help to deter incidents while contributing to a caring, agile, and reliable team that puts people first and acts with integrity.
**Position Type: Full Time**
**Pay Rate: $18.03 / Hour**
**Job Schedule:**
**Day** **Time**
Tue06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Wed06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thur06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Fri05:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Sat06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
**What You'll Do:**
+ Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and/or contractors by following site-specific access control procedures and security-related policies at an industrial location.
+ Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials, screen visitors, and document deliveries, vendor activity, and/or guest access in accordance with post instructions.
+ Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders when appropriate.
+ Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, production areas, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and observe unusual conditions.
+ Prepare clear, accurate reports of daily activities, access-related events, and incident details, and report maintenance concerns, hazards, and/or policy violations to the appropriate personnel.
**Minimum Requirements:**
+ Security experience of 6+ months is required.
+ At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
+ Customer service 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.
**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.
**Job ID:** 2026-1607027
**Location:** United States-Maryland-Sparrows Point
**Job Category:** Security Officer