Security Officer Gatehouse

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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 Gatehouse in Punta Gorda, FL , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer in a government location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support a professional, welcoming environment. This role combines strong communication, visible presence, and attention to detail to help deter security-related incidents. Guided by teamwork, integrity, and a people-first culture, you will play an important part in daily site operations.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures at a government location, monitoring entry points, and supporting approved access control processes for visitors, staff, and vendors.
• Verify identification, credentials, and authorized access permissions while documenting arrivals, departures, deliveries, and other security-related activity in accordance with post instructions.
• Respond to incidents, suspicious activity, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with supervisors, staff, and/or emergency personnel when appropriate.
• Monitor doors, gates, screening areas, and restricted access points to help to deter unauthorized entry and support order throughout the location.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter when assigned, while observing for unusual conditions, hazards, and/or security-related concerns and reporting them promptly.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• A guard card/license 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.

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:

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