Security Guard Community Credential

Allied Universal•Loxahatchee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Guard Community Credential in Loxahatchee, Florida, you will serve and safeguard clients in a residential community. In an access-control role, you will help maintain a welcoming, controlled environment by monitoring entry points, verifying visitors and credentials, documenting activity, providing customer service, and communicating clearly with residents, guests, and staff. You will also help deter security-related incidents while working in a setting guided by Allied Universal’s values of agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring, and integrity. This is a full-time position paying $19.57 per hour. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Applicants must have at least one year of security-related experience, a guard card or license, be at least 21 years old, and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Customer service experience, computer or tablet comfort, and access-control and badge experience are preferred. Applicants are subject to a background investigation and, where permitted by law, a drug screen. Licensing requirements may apply before employment, depending on state and local laws. A valid driver’s license is required only for driving positions. Allied Universal offers access to technology for viewing and claiming additional shifts, paid training and career growth opportunities, a retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as discounts through its Perks Program.

Requirements

At least 1 year of security-related experience.
A guard card or license is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws.
Applicants are subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
Licensing requirements may apply before employment, subject to state and/or local laws and regulations.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience.
Comfort using a computer or tablet.
Access-control and badge experience.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to residents, visitors, vendors, and delivery personnel while following site-specific access-control procedures and community policies and, when appropriate, participating in emergency response activities.
Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorization for guests and service providers, and maintain accurate visitor, vehicle, and incident records in accordance with site procedures.
Respond calmly and professionally to resident concerns, access-related incidents, and critical situations; promptly communicate relevant information to site management and/or emergency responders.
Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, entry points, parking areas, and the community perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Maintain a professional presence at the access-control post, provide directions and assistance as needed, and follow Allied Universal and site-specific reporting procedures.