Security Officer - Gatehouse Access Control

Allied Universal • Jacksonville, FL

1d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Security Officer - Gatehouse Access Control in Jacksonville, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a food and beverage location, you will manage access control, greet employees and visitors, verify credentials, and document entries and exits. You will remain visible to help to deter security-related incidents, monitor assigned areas, and communicate concerns to site leadership. Bring agility, reliability, and integrity while supporting a caring, people-first culture through teamwork and professional customer service.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 6 months of security-related experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet 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.

Nice To Haves

• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and delivery drivers by following site-specific access control procedures at a food and beverage production and/or distribution location.
• Verify identity and authorization for entry using badges, visitor logs, sign-in procedures, and/or credential checks; issue temporary credentials as directed and track returns.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian entry at gates and/or dock areas by checking bills of lading, appointments, and/or shipping documentation and directing traffic flow to designated areas.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including initiating emergency response activities and communicating with site leadership and/or local responders as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, staging areas, parking lots, and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns, documenting observations and reporting issues per policy.

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.

What This Job Offers

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