Security Officer - Gate Entry Monitor
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 Entry Monitor in Fort Myers, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, 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. As an Allied Universal Officer at a government location, you will support access control operations by welcoming visitors, verifying credentials, issuing badges, and managing entry points. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence that helps to deter incidents, and document and communicate activity clearly. Guided by our agile, reliable, and innovative approach, you will deliver through teamwork, act with integrity, and put people first.
Requirements
- Access Control/Badge Experience is preferred.
- Guard Card/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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and vendors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a government location.
- Control access to restricted areas by verifying identification and/or credentials, issuing visitor passes, managing sign-in and sign-out logs, and directing authorized personnel to designated entry points.
- Monitor access points, gates, and designated camera views for unusual activity, and report maintenance or operational concerns that could impact access control operations.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with notifications, documenting events, and supporting arriving public agency responders as directed by post orders.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, staging areas, and perimeter zones to help to deter unauthorized entry and/or suspicious activity, and complete required reports and logs.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
