Security Officer - Gate Access Control
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 - Gate Access Control in Watsonville, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a busy healthcare location, you will help manage entrances, greet patients and visitors, verify credentials, and support visitor check-in and/or badging. You will stay highly visible, conduct routine patrols of nearby areas, document unusual activity, and communicate clearly with staff to help reduce security-related incidents. At Allied Universal, you will bring agility, reliability, and integrity to a caring, team-first culture.
Requirements
- Security Experience ‐ 1+ Years.
- Guard Card/License - 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service by carrying out security-related access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a healthcare location.
- Monitor entrances, visitor check-in, and credential verification, helping to control access to restricted areas such as patient care units, treatment spaces, and administrative corridors.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with clinical staff and/or local responders as directed by post orders.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, lobbies, corridors, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized access and/or other policy violations.
- Complete required reports and activity logs, document access control actions and incidents, and communicate shift updates to Allied Universal leadership and site contacts.
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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
