Security Officer - Government Entry Control

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 - Government Entry Control
** in  
** Punta Gorda, FL** , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Allied Universal Security Officer at a government location, you will support access control by greeting visitors, verifying credentials, managing entry points, and documenting activity. You will stay visible, conduct routine patrols when assigned, and communicate clearly with staff and law enforcement to help identify and reduce security-related concerns.

Bring a people-first mindset, act with integrity, and deliver through teamwork in an agile, reliable, innovative culture.

** Position Type:
Full Time*
* ** Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour*
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* Job Schedule:

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* ** Day*
* ** Time*
* Mon
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tue
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Fri
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sat
03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sun
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

** Why Join Us:*
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** Smart Tools:
** Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.

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** Career Growth:
** Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.

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** Financial and

Health Benefits:

** Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.

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** Exclusive Perks:
** Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

** What You'll Do:*
* + Provide customer service to all visitors and personnel by following site-specific access control procedures at a government location, including verifying identification and authorization for entry.

+ Operate access control equipment and systems such as badge readers, visitor logs, and key control processes, and report irregularities per post orders.

+ Monitor entry points, cameras, and surrounding areas to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity, escalating concerns through the established chain of command.

+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, including coordinating with on-site staff and/or emergency responders as directed.

+ Conduct regular and random patrols of interior and exterior areas as required, documenting security-related observations and completing shift reports.

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* Minimum Requirements:

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* + Be at least 21 years of age.

+ A guard card and/or license 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 employment.

+ A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only.

** Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information:
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If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit:
.

** Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information:
.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit:
.

** Job :*
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* Location:

** United States-Florida-Punta Gorda Isles

** Job Category:
** Security Officer