Security Officer – Access Control

Overview 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. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

Job Description As a Security Officer – Access Control – Full Time in Plant City, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As a Security Officer supporting access control in a logistics and distribution location, you will monitor entrances, check credentials, and conduct routine patrols to help deter security-related incidents.

Your presence and professionalism will contribute to a welcoming and secure environment for all employees and visitors. This is a driving post, where you may be responsible for patrolling the premises using a company vehicle. At Allied Universal, you will be part of a team that values agility, reliability, and integrity, while fostering a caring and supportive workplace culture.

Position Type:
Full Time
Pay Rate: $17.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day Time
Mon 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wed 11:00 PM – 07:00 AM
Thur 11:00 PM – 07:00 AM
Sat 11:00 PM – 07:00 AM
Sun 03:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• Use our proprietary scheduling platform to claim open shifts at client sites
• Support operations across a range of environments including commercial real estate, healthcare, and education
• Receive site‑specific training and guidance from experienced teams
• Deliver consistent, professional security presence and customer service
• Be ready to fill in at short notice when urgent needs arise

• Monitor and control access to the logistics and distribution location, verifying credentials of employees, visitors, and vendors to help deter unauthorized entry.
• Follow established security‑related procedures and site‑specific policies as directed by Allied Universal and the client site management.
• Provide customer service by assisting individuals at access points and responding to inquiries regarding entry and exit protocols.
• Document and report any irregularities, incidents, or suspicious activity encountered during access control duties.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, escalating matters when necessary according to site protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter to help deter unwanted activity and support a secure environment, as required by site procedures.
• Participate in emergency response activities as needed, following applicable protocols and instructions.
• Maintain detailed logs and records of daily activities, visitor entries, and any incidents in accordance with Allied Universal standards.

• Availability across various days and shifts
• Reliability and ability to adapt to different post assignments
• A desire to gain broad experience and grow within the company
• Interest in transitioning into full‑time roles when available

• A valid driver’s license is required in the state where the job is located and must meet Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• At least 1 year of security‑related experience is required.
• A Security Professional Guard Card is 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…