Night Access Control Officer – Retail Security

Allied Universal; Florida; On-site; USD 37,096,000 - 50,189,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Universal® in Plant City, FL is seeking a Security Officer - Access Control to safeguard clients and maintain secure facilities. The role focuses on monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, and delivering professional customer service at a retail distribution site.

The position requires at least one year of security-related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work night shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one 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+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Subject to background checks as required by law.
• Allied Universal will consider applicants with criminal histories per applicable laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements depend on state/local laws and may be required before employment.
• A valid driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, drivers, and visitors by following site-specific access-control procedures and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points at a retail distribution location, verify credentials, maintain visitor and contractor records, and control access to restricted areas.
• Screen inbound and outbound vehicles, coordinate with receiving and shipping personnel, and document deliveries, pickups, and driver arrivals in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to access-control incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating concerns per established protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, parking areas, loading docks, and the business perimeter to deter unauthorized activity and identify security concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols & monitoring

Site security procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal® in Plant City, FL is seeking a Security Officer - Access Control to safeguard clients and maintain secure facilities. The role focuses on monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, and delivering professional customer service at a retail distribution site.

The position requires at least one year of security-related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work night shifts.