Security Guard - Gate Officer

Garda World Security; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided at no cost

Job summary

GardaWorld Security Services is seeking a Security Guard - Gate Officer in Richmond, VA. The role emphasizes adapting to changing situations across various events, including customer service, patrols, and surveillance to maintain security and safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring premises, controlling access, and writing incident reports. The position offers a full-time schedule with shifts including overnight hours and opportunities for career growth, with uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must have clean driving record.
• Available to work all morning, evening & overnight shifts.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Able to pass an extensive screening process.
• State license if required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the premises to ensure security.
• Conduct patrols to spot any suspicious activity.
• Control access points and verify identities.
• Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security.
• Write detailed reports on events and incidents.
• Collaborate with authorities during serious situations.
• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property.

Skills

Adapt to change

Customer service

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Security Guard - Gate Officer!

*MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER* & *MUST HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD*
*MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALL MORNING, EVENING & OVERNIGHT SHIFTS*

Ready to suit up as a Security Guard - Gate Officer?

What matters most in a role like this is your ability to adapt from one mission to the next. Tell us about how you embrace change and thrive in the heart of the action.

As a Security Guard - Gate Officer, your role will vary depending on the day and special event. Whether it’s customer service, patrols, or surveillance, we need you to adapt with agility and precision.

What’s in it for you:

• Site Location: Richmond, VA


• Schedule: Full Time, Saturday - Wednesday | 12:00AM - 8:00AM


• Competitive hourly wage of 17.23/Hour (DailyPay is available for GardaWorld employees!)


• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions, paid time off (PTO) policy, paid holidays, disability coverage, and life insurance options


• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld


• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Security Guard - Gate Officer:

• Monitor the premises to ensure security


• Conduct patrols to spot any suspicious activity


• Control access points and verify identities


• Respond quickly to incidents or potential threats


• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security


• Write detailed reports on events and incidents


• Collaborate with authorities during serious situations


• Ensure the safety and protection of individuals and property

Qualifications for Response Security Guard:

• Be authorized to work in the U.S.


• Have valid Driver's License and clean driving record


• Be able to provide documentation of High School Diploma or GED


• Be able to ace (and pass) an extensive screening process


• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations


• Responsive and strong problem solving skills


• If you have Security, Military, Law Enforcement experience – even better!


• You have a state license if required

In the United States, GardaWorld Security remains the only guarding security company to be Certified by Great Place to Work. 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers.

GardaWorld Security is a global champion in sophisticated and tailored security solutions, employing and training highly skilled and dedicated professionals across the globe.

It is the policy of GardaWorld Security Services to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability in accordance with applicable federal laws. In addition, GardaWorld Security Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to hiring, placement, assignment, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. It is also the policy of GardaWorld Security Services not to honor requests that employees be assigned on the basis of sex or any other classification protected by law, unless such request is based on a bona fide occupational qualification for that assignment

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