Security Officer - Main Gate Access

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 - Main Gate Access in Jacksonville, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. Join Allied Universal at a busy retail location where you will manage access control, greet associates and shoppers, verify credentials, and monitor entry points for security-related concerns. You will conduct routine patrols, stay visible to help to deter incidents, and respond to requests with clear communication and customer service. Bring our agile, reliable, and innovative approach to a caring team that acts with integrity and delivers through teamwork.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.15 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients and visitors by following site-specific access control procedures at a retail or mall location, including checking identification, issuing visitor passes, and directing foot traffic.
• Monitor entrances, exits, loading areas, and common areas for unauthorized access, policy violations, and/or suspicious activity, and report concerns per post orders.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site management and/or emergency services as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols throughout the property, including interior retail areas, exterior perimeter, and parking areas, while documenting observations and completing required reports.
• Assist with loss prevention and crowd management support by observing customer activity, supporting store associates during disturbances, and maintaining a professional presence during peak shopping periods.

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.

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.