Security Access Officer — Growth, Benefits & Tools

Allied Universal; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 63,326,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools access to shifts

Career growth opportunities

Health benefits & retirement plan

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer in Ocala, FL, for a full-time role at entry points and access controls in a logistics environment. You will verify credentials, monitor access, and ensure a welcoming, professional experience for employees, visitors, and drivers.

Responsibilities include patrolling, reporting concerns, and responding calmly to incidents. The position emphasizes reliable teamwork, integrity, and customer-service focus in a dynamic security setting.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as per laws.
• Background history considered per laws.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required by state/local laws.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and/or associates by carrying out security-related procedures and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor access points, verify visitor and vendor credentials, maintain entry records, and control the movement of personnel and vehicles at the distribution location.
• Observe loading areas, shipping and receiving zones, trailer yards, and perimeter access points for unusual activity; report security-related concerns.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, contacting appropriate site contacts and/or emergency services as directed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the facility, warehouse areas, docks, parking areas, and perimeter to deter unauthorized access and support site operations.

Skills

Customer service

Security procedures

Credential verification

Observation skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer in Ocala, FL, for a full-time role at entry points and access controls in a logistics environment. You will verify credentials, monitor access, and ensure a welcoming, professional experience for employees, visitors, and drivers.

Responsibilities include patrolling, reporting concerns, and responding calmly to incidents. The position emphasizes reliable teamwork, integrity, and customer-service focus in a dynamic security setting.