Security Guard Port Traffic
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Allied Universal
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Summary
The Security Guard will perform regular patrols and enforce site-specific safety and security policies. They are also responsible for responding to incidents and critical situations while providing professional customer service.
Job Description
Overview
Company 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 Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.
Payrate $18.53 per hour
🚢 PORT EVERGLADES SECURITY HIRING EVENT! 🚢
KEEP THE PORT MOVING. KEEP THE PORT SECURE. JOIN OUR TEAM!
📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ready to take your security career to the Port? We’re looking for dependable, professional Port Traffic Security Officers to join our team!
📍 Port Everglades Administration Building
1850 Eller DriveFort Lauderdale, FL 33316
📋 WHAT TO BRING• Valid Driver’s License• TWIC Card• Florida D Security License• Current Resume• Dress Business Casual
⚠️ IMPORTANT PORT ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT bring any firearms or weapons. All candidates will be screened at the checkpoint.
When arriving at Port Everglades:
🚢 DIRECT THE FLOW. PROTECT THE PORT. BUILD YOUR SECURITY CAREER!
Come prepared, professionally dressed, and ready to discuss your next opportunity!
Responsibilities:
- Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
Minimum Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience
- 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
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Company's retirement plans
- Seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked
- 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments; unused vacation is only paid out where required by law
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
2026-1672916
Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. In fact, in North America alone, we have an extensive network of offices to support our local communities and customers. We take pride in our extensive knowledge in a range of specialty sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, commercial real estate, government and corporate campuses, etc. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you®.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Security Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. In fact, in North America alone, we have an extensive network of offices to support our local communities and customers. We take pride in our extensive knowledge in a range of specialty sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, commercial real estate, government and corporate campuses, etc. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you®.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Security Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
