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Security Officer Access Authorization
AI Summary
Monitors and controls access points at retail locations, verifies credentials, conducts patrols, and responds to security incidents in a professional manner.
About this 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.
Job Description
As a Security Officer Access Authorization in Fort Myers, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Retail/Malls, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a retail outlet location, you will help create a welcoming environment by monitoring entry points, verifying authorized access, and assisting visitors and tenants with professionalism. You will maintain a visible presence, help deter security-related incidents, and communicate clearly with site personnel. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, and innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $16.50 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon07:00 PM - 03:00 AMTue08:00 PM - 03:00 AMWed08:00 PM - 03:00 AMThur07:00 PM - 03:00 AMSun08:00 PM - 03:00 AMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to shoppers, tenants, visitors, and/or employees by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Monitor and control access points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, maintain entry logs, and direct guests according to location procedures.
- Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as required.
- Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned retail common areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
- Communicate observations, incidents, and policy violations through accurate reports and timely notifications to Allied Universal supervision and site contacts.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 1 year of security-related experience is required.
- 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.
- 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.
Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287
Closing
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.
Requisition ID
2026-1688758Skills
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