Security Officer - Gate Control
About The Position
As a Security Officer - Gate Control in Spirit Lake, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal at a fast-paced manufacturing and industrial location, supporting access control and security-related operations. You will greet employees and visitors, verify credentials, manage badges and entry logs, and monitor inbound and outbound activity to help reduce unauthorized access. Stay visible, communicate clearly, and respond to concerns with professionalism. Bring an agile, reliable, and innovative mindset, working as one team with integrity in a people-first culture.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide customer service while carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a manufacturing and industrial location.
- Control entry and exit for employees, contractors, and visitors by checking identification, verifying authorization, issuing temporary badges, and maintaining accurate visitor and/or vehicle logs.
- Monitor gates, doors, and camera systems for unusual activity, alarms, and policy violations, and report concerns through required documentation and notification channels.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with site contacts and Allied Universal management as needed.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and/or suspicious activity, with working environments and conditions varying by location.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
