Security Officer Secure Entry Operations

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 Secure Entry Operations in Punta Gorda, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor visitor activity, and support a professional, secure environment. Your visible presence and clear communication will help deter incidents while delivering exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where we are agile, reliable, and innovative, put people first, work as a team, and act with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and members of the public by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points at a government location, verify identification and authorization, manage visitor entry records, and direct individuals to appropriate areas in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, communicating observations to designated personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Control entry and exit of vehicles and pedestrians, screen deliveries and contractors as required, and help to deter unauthorized access.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, exterior areas, and perimeter locations; working environments and conditions may vary by site.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card or 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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

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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