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 - Petrochemical Gatehouse** in **CHANNAHON , IL** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Chemical/Petrochemical, and more. As an Allied Universal Access Control Officer at a chemical and petrochemical location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials and badges, monitor alarm panels, and document activity using a computer and/or tablet. You will remain highly visible, conduct routine patrols of assigned areas, and provide customer-focused communication to employees and visitors. You will bring our agile, reliable, and innovative approach to every shift, supporting a caring culture built on teamwork and integrity. **Position Type: Full Time** **Pay Rate: $18.75 / Hour** **Job Schedule:** **Day** **Time** Mon11:00 PM - 07:00 AM Tue11:00 PM - 07:00 AM Wed11:00 PM - 07:00 AM Thur11:00 PM - 07:00 AM Sun11:00 PM - 07:00 AM **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 our clients by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities. + Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner. + Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site. + Control access at entry points for a chemical and petrochemical location by checking identification, verifying authorization, and directing employees, contractors, and visitors to the appropriate destination. + Process visitors and contractors by issuing credentials, maintaining sign-in and sign-out logs, and coordinating notifications and/or escorts per site requirements. + Operate gatehouse and/or lobby access systems, including monitoring alarms, intercoms, and cameras associated with access control points and reporting irregular activity. + Screen packages, deliveries, and service vendors per site policy, confirm delivery details, and route materials to designated receiving areas. + Conduct vehicle access control by verifying driver credentials, reviewing delivery documentation, and coordinating vehicle staging and routing to approved areas. + Document access control activities, incidents, and unusual occurrences in written and/or electronic reports, and escalate concerns through the chain of command. + Support emergency response activities by relaying accurate information, assisting with access restriction measures, and coordinating with site personnel and responding agencies as directed. **Minimum Requirements:** + Alarm Panel Experience is preferred. + Comfortable Using Computer or Tablet is preferred. + Customer Service Experience is preferred. + Access Control/Badge 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 . **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 . **Job ID:** 2026-1520284 **Location:** United States-Illinois-Channahon **Job Category:** Security Officer