Security Officer - Full Time Gate Access

Allied Universal • Interlaken, CA

11d • 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 Driver Gate Operations in Watsonville, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a healthcare location, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, and provide professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and communicate clearly with team members. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture guide our work.

Requirements

• Possess at least one year of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy 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.
• 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

• A Guard Card or license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry for patients, visitors, staff, contractors, and deliveries in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Assist with visitor management activities, including providing directions, issuing visitor credentials, and communicating applicable access requirements.
• Respond to access-related incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate hospital personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, entrances, and surrounding areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Benefits

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