Security Officer - Full Time Truck Gate

Allied Universal•Lakeland, FL

6d•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 - Full Time Truck Gate in Lakeland, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer in a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and support smooth site operations through strong communication and customer service. You will remain visible, conduct routine activity checks, and help to deter security-related incidents while delivering service with teamwork, integrity, and a people-first approach in an agile, reliable, and innovative environment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
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 by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a logistics and distribution location.
Monitor access control points, verify credentials and/or visitor authorizations, and document entries and exits according to site policies.
Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns as appropriate.
Conduct regular and random patrols around the location, including entry points, loading areas, and perimeter areas, as working environments and conditions may vary by site.
Help to deter unauthorized access, report unusual activity, and support orderly movement of employees, visitors, and deliveries throughout the location.