Security Officer Credential Validation

Alliedbarton Security Services; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools Access to exclusive shifts

Career Growth and training

Retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Credential Validation in Lakeland, FL. You will safeguard clients across industries, monitor entry points, verify access, and maintain a visible, professional security presence at a food and beverage production location.

The role emphasizes customer service, policy adherence, and incident documentation. The position is full-time with a day/evening rotating schedule and a pay rate of $14.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Guard card/license preferred.
• Minimum age 18 for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out access-control procedures and site policies.
• Monitor entry/exit points, verify credentials, maintain logs, and direct authorized personnel.
• Respond calmly to access-control concerns and incidents, and notify appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas and perimeter to identify unauthorized activity.
• Document incidents and shift activities accurately and maintain clean, orderly work environment within food facility access requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Access control procedures

Vigilance and situational awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Credential Validation in Lakeland, FL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a food and beverage location, you will monitor entry points, verify authorized access, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will conduct routine patrols, document observations, and provide exceptional customer service and communication to employees, visitors, and vendors. Join Allied Universal, where an agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first and acts with integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $14.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon10:30 PM - 06:30 AMSat06:30 PM - 06:30 AMSun06:30 PM - 06:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities at a food and beverage production location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, maintain visitor logs, and direct authorized personnel according to site procedures.
• Respond to access-control concerns, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned areas, access points, parking areas, and the perimeter to help identify unauthorized activity and report security-related concerns.
• Support a clean, orderly work environment by following food facility access requirements and documenting incidents, observations, and shift activities accurately.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least 1 year of security-related experience.
• A guard card/license is preferred.
• 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.

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.

Florida State Security Agency License No. B8500287

Closing

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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2026-1641269