Security Officer Credential Validation

Allied Universal; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Credential Validation in Lakeland, FL. You will monitor entry points, verify access, and provide exceptional customer service while patrolling a food and beverage production site.

The role requires at least 1 year of security experience, a high school diploma, and a valid guard card/license if possible. This full-time position offers a structured night schedule and opportunities for growth within a leading services company.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of security-related experience.
• Guard card/license preferred.
• Ages 18+ for unarmed; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide access-control at a food and beverage production location and monitor entry points.
• Verify credentials and maintain visitor logs.
• Respond to incidents calmly and document shift activities.
• Conduct regular patrols and report security concerns.
• Support a clean, orderly work environment per site procedures.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard card/license (preferred)

Job description

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.

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: Mon 10:30 PM - 06:30 AM; Sat 06:30 PM - 06:30 AM; Sun 06:30 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

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.

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