Security Officer - Gatehouse 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 - Gatehouse Control in Springfield, MO, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a fast-paced food and beverage location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, support visitor and contractor check-in, and maintain clear logs. You will conduct routine patrols and stay highly visible to help reduce security-related incidents while providing professional customer service and strong communication. Join Allied Universal, where we are agile, reliable, innovative, and people-first, delivering through teamwork and integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $16.37 / 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 site personnel, visitors, and drivers by following security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage location.
• Control access at entrances and gates by checking identification, issuing temporary badges, managing visitor and vendor logs, and directing authorized persons to the appropriate areas.
• Monitor access points, alarms, and camera systems as assigned, reporting irregular activity and helping to deter unauthorized entry and/or prohibited items.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting actions taken and notifying site contacts and/or Allied Universal supervision as required.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, production-adjacent areas, parking lots, and the perimeter, noting hazards, unsecured doors, and policy concerns for follow-up.

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.

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