Security Officer Armed Access Gate

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

Job Description As a Security Officer Armed Access Gate in Boca Raton, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Armed Access Control Officer, you will help maintain a welcoming, controlled environment by monitoring entry points, verifying access credentials, and responding to security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly with members and guests, and support a professional presence that helps deter incidents. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, innovative team and caring culture put people first and act with integrity.

• Provide customer service to members, guests, residents, and staff by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access, issue or collect visitor credentials as directed, and maintain visitor and delivery records.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to site procedures.
• Communicate professionally with guests, vendors, and staff while providing directions and assistance at controlled access points.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of entrances, common areas, parking locations, and the perimeter to help identify and report security-related concerns.

Requirements

• Possess a valid armed guard card or license.
• Have at least 6 months of armed security-related, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Be comfortable using a computer or tablet, preferred.
• Hold CPR certification, preferred.
• Hold CPR and First Aid certification, preferred.
• Be at least 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.
• Participate in industry-specific security training programs.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Pay Rate: $21.75 / Hour

Schedule

Job Schedule: DayTime Mon 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM, Tue 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM, Wed 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM, Fri 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM, Sat 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM