Security Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal

20h • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Access Control in Palatka, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. Join Allied Universal at a busy manufacturing location where you will help manage access control, verify credentials, issue badges, and guide visitors and contractors through check-in procedures. You will monitor entry points, conduct routine patrols, and document security-related activity while remaining visible to help deter incidents. Bring strong communication and customer service as you support a caring, agile team that delivers through teamwork and integrity.

Requirements

• 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.
• At this site there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.

Nice To Haves

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• A state, county, and/or city issued security license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, contractors, and employees by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an industrial manufacturing location.
• Manage access control at entry points by checking identification and/or credentials, issuing temporary badges per site policy, and directing authorized personnel and deliveries to the proper locations.
• Screen and log incoming and outgoing vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic, including visitor sign-in, contractor verification, and delivery or shipment documentation as required by site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, communicating with site personnel and Allied Universal supervision and completing required incident documentation.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, production areas, parking areas, and the perimeter, and report unusual conditions, hazards, and/or policy violations through the appropriate channels.

Benefits

• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED