Security Officer Full Time Credential Enrollment

Allied Universal • Tampa, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Full Time Credential Enrollment in Tampa, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a dynamic logistics and distribution location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor activity, and provide outstanding customer service to visitors and personnel. Your visible presence and clear communication will help deter security-related incidents while supporting orderly operations. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first, work together, and act with integrity.

Requirements

• Have at least three years of experience as a Military Police Officer, Corrections Officer, Armed Security Officer, and/or Certified Law Enforcement Graduate.
• Possess a CPO certification.
• Possess a DD214 with an honorable discharge, an associate degree or 60 college credits, a police academy certificate, and/or a corrections academy certificate.
• Hold a Law Enforcement Officer License.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and contractors while carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities at a maritime logistics location.
• Monitor and control entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorizations, maintain visitor and vehicle access records, and direct authorized personnel to appropriate areas.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and notification procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, business operations, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Communicate professionally with port personnel, transportation partners, and the public while documenting security-related observations and incidents.

Benefits

• Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

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