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 - Unarmed Access Control in Punta Gorda, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a government location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and provide professional customer service to visitors and staff. Your visible presence and clear communication help deter security-related incidents while supporting daily operations. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first, work together, and act with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour
Job Schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and members of the public by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities at a government location.
- Monitor entry points, verify identification and authorization, issue and collect visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access logs in accordance with established procedures.
- Control access to restricted areas, direct visitors to appropriate locations, and communicate access concerns or unauthorized-entry attempts to designated personnel.
- Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; document observations and complete required incident reports.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, buildings, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
Minimum Requirements
- A guard card 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.
Why Join Us
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
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: www.aus.com.
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