Security Officer Armed 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 Armed Entry Control in Jacksonville, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Transportation, and more. Join Allied Universal as an armed Access Control Officer at a dynamic transportation location, where you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and help support a professional, welcoming environment. You will remain visible, conduct routine patrols, and respond to security-related concerns with strong communication and customer service. Guided by our agile, reliable, and innovative team, you will put people first and act with integrity every day.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by following site-specific procedures, monitoring entry and exit activity, and supporting access control operations at a transportation location.
• Verify credentials, screen visitors, contractors, and deliveries, and document authorized access in accordance with post orders and security-related policies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, and communicate with site contacts and/or emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around buildings, grounds, access points, and perimeter areas to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify unusual conditions.
• Prepare clear reports of daily activity, incidents, and access control exceptions, and report maintenance concerns, suspicious behavior, and/or policy violations to the appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• An armed guard card and/or license is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of law enforcement, military, and/or corrections experience is required, or a college degree is required.
• Comfortable use of a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is 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.

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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