Security Officer - Gatehouse

Allied Universal•Mesa, AZ

4d•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 - Gatehouse in Mesa, AZ, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, where you will monitor access points, verify badges, conduct routine patrols, and support a professional, welcoming environment. This role offers the chance to help address security-related concerns while delivering strong customer service and clear communication. Be part of a team that is agile, reliable, and innovative, with a caring culture built on 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.

Nice To Haves

Access control and badge experience is preferred.
Alarm panel experience is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.
A guard card or license is preferred.
Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and/or visitor credentials, maintain access logs, and report unusual activity or policy concerns to site leadership.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including assisting with restricted area access issues and escalation procedures.
Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter, with attention to gates, loading areas, production spaces, and other access-controlled locations.
Support security-related operations by communicating with employees, visitors, and contractors regarding site rules, delivery access, and authorized movement throughout the location.