Security Officer Gate Operations

Allied Universal•Ennis, TX

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a part-time Security Officer for gate operations at a healthcare location in Ennis, Texas. The officer will help safeguard the site by managing entry points, verifying access credentials, monitoring visitor activity, and assisting patients, staff, and guests. The role involves using technology to document activity and communicate clearly while addressing security-related concerns. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM. Pay is $16.53 per hour. The site has limited on-site facilities, including portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles or 21 years old or older for armed roles.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants are subject to a background investigation, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants are 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 before employment.
A valid driver’s license is required for driving positions only.

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience is preferred.
Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to employees, patients, visitors, and vendors by following security procedures and site-specific policies, and performing emergency response activities when appropriate.
Manage access control by verifying credentials, monitoring entry and exit points, issuing visitor badges, and documenting authorized access according to site procedures.
Respond calmly and professionally to incidents, access-related concerns, and critical situations; notify appropriate site contacts and Allied Universal leadership as directed.
Monitor access control systems, alarms, and cameras as assigned, and report irregularities, equipment concerns, and policy violations.
Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, entrances, parking locations, and the business perimeter to deter unauthorized access and identify security concerns.