Security Officer Secure Entry Operations

About the role

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 Secure Entry Operations 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 help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor visitor activity, and support a professional, secure environment. Your visible presence and clear communication will help deter incidents while delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, contractors, and members of the public by carrying out site-specific access‑control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points at a government location, verify identification and authorization, manage visitor entry records, and direct individuals to appropriate areas in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, communicating observations to designated personnel and/or emergency responders.
• Control entry and exit of vehicles and pedestrians, screen deliveries and contractors as required, and help to deter unauthorized access.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, exterior areas, and perimeter locations; working environments and conditions may vary by site.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay

$19.00 per hour

Schedule

Daytime, Monday – Friday, 07:00 AM – 03:00 PM

Benefits

• Smart Tools: Access to exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Discounts on top brands and services through the Perks Program.