Security Officer Gatehouse - Full Time

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 - Gatehouse Entry in Nashville, TN, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Food/Beverage, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a fast-paced food and beverage location, you will greet employees and visitors, verify credentials, manage entry points, and monitor activity to help reduce security-related incidents. You will stay highly visible, support routine patrols of assigned areas, and deliver outstanding customer service and clear communication. With Allied Universal, you will work with a caring team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and guided by integrity.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.48 / Hour

Job Schedule:

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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, drivers, and visitors by following Allied Universal security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a food and beverage production location.
• Control access at designated entry points by verifying identification, issuing and collecting visitor badges, maintaining visitor and contractor logs, and directing personnel to the proper check-in areas.
• Screen and process inbound and outbound traffic, including employee vehicles and delivery trucks, by confirming appointments, checking shipping and receiving documentation, and coordinating with site contacts for dock access.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, completing required notifications, written reports, and follow-up documentation.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, production-adjacent areas, and perimeter gates, monitoring for unusual activity, unsecured doors, policy violations, and/or environmental concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• CPR certification is preferred and may be completed post hire.
• A guard card and/or 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.

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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