Gate House Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Gate House Attendant - $17.00 per hour – Bala Cynwyd, PA

A Better Security Post. A Clear Schedule. Work That Matters.

Cardinal Point Security Group is hiring a professional Gate Attendant for an upscale townhome community.

This is not a warehouse, parking lot, or warm-body post. You will work in a professional environment where your judgment, communication, and reliability, are respected.

Position details:

Start Date: 8/31/26

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Location: Bala Cynwyd, PA

Schedule:

Coverage is needed seven (7) days a week

8:00 AM to 2:30 PM AND 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM on a weekend rotation

Why Officers Choose Cardinal Point

• Clear post orders and expectations
• Direct supervisor coaching and field support
• Employee referral and recognition programs
• 401(k) eligibility after six months
• Opportunities to advance into lead, supervisor, and higher-responsibility security roles

You will not be sent to a site and expected to figure everything out alone. Our recruiting, training, compliance, scheduling, and operations teams support you throughout onboarding and while you are assigned.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a visible, professional presence at the Main Gate of the complex
• Support visitor management and access-control procedures
• Identify suspicious behavior and report concerns early
• Build professional relationships with residents and visitors
• Respond calmly during emergencies and critical incidents
• Communicate by radio and write clear, factual incident reports
• Arrive on time, look sharp, stay engaged, and remain consistent

Who Will Succeed Here

• Officers who take pride in being dependable and professional
• Officers who notice problems before they become incidents
• Officers who want a meaningful assignment with training, structure, and growth potential

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience working a gate at a residential or business complex. This is critical as there is a high volume of vehicles coming in/out of the complex
• Must be available to work the weekend rotation
• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation
• Active cell phone and reliable email access
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance
• Ability to pass required background screening

Preferred Experience

• Prior security experience
• Incident report writing
• CPR, First Aid, or AED certification

Ready for a Better Assignment?

Bring your professionalism, judgment, and reliability to a role where your presence has a real purpose. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly, and our team will guide you through the clearance, training, and onboarding process.

Apply today and take the next step in your security career.

Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Performs basic customer service and security functions under close supervision. Greets and screens guests, issues ID badges, monitors guest traffic, and reports suspicious activity. Coordinates with other team members to ensure a secure and welcoming environment. \nCompany Description

Cardinal Point Security Group provides professional armed and unarmed security services with a clear mission: making people and communities safer. We bring preparation, professionalism, and dependable service to schools, commercial properties, and the communities we protect.

At Cardinal Point, you are part of a team—not left to figure things out on your own. We provide paid, role-specific training, clear expectations, and hands-on support from supervisors. Our recruiting, training, compliance, scheduling, and operations teams work together to help you prepare for your assignment and succeed in the field.

We value integrity, respectful communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to service. Our everyday expectations are straightforward: be on time, look sharp, be engaged, and be consistent. We look for people who take pride in their work, remain professional under pressure, and treat others with respect.

We also believe in developing our people. Employees who demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong performance can pursue opportunities to expand their skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or specialized assignments.

Join Cardinal Point and build a career protecting what matters: people and communities.

Company Description

Cardinal Point Security Group provides professional armed and unarmed security services with a clear mission: making people and communities safer. We bring preparation, professionalism, and dependable service to schools, commercial properties, and the communities we protect.\r\n\r\nAt Cardinal Point, you are part of a team—not left to figure things out on your own. We provide paid, role-specific training, clear expectations, and hands-on support from supervisors. Our recruiting, training, compliance, scheduling, and operations teams work together to help you prepare for your assignment and succeed in the field.\r\n\r\nWe value integrity, respectful communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to service. Our everyday expectations are straightforward: be on time, look sharp, be engaged, and be consistent. We look for people who take pride in their work, remain professional under pressure, and treat others with respect.\r\n\r\nWe also believe in developing our people. Employees who demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong performance can pursue opportunities to expand their skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or specialized assignments.\r\n\r\nJoin Cardinal Point and build a career protecting what matters: people and communities.