Security Officer Access Gate

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 Access Gate in Gastonia, NC, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. Join Allied Universal as an Access Control Officer at a dynamic food and beverage location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help support a secure and welcoming environment. You will remain visible, provide strong customer service and communication, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. Guided by teamwork, integrity, and a caring culture, this role offers a reliable and engaging opportunity to make a daily impact.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $15.89 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to all persons at the location by following site-specific procedures, monitoring entry and exit activity, and supporting security-related protocols for employees, visitors, and delivery personnel.
• Control access at designated entrances by verifying credentials, checking visitor logs, issuing passes as directed, and documenting arrivals, departures, and unusual activity.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency services when appropriate.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the location and perimeter to help identify unauthorized access, unsecured areas, and other conditions that may require attention.
• Support food and beverage operations by monitoring shipping and receiving areas, observing vendor and delivery traffic, and reporting policy violations, hazards, and/or suspicious activity.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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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