Gate Attendant

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Job Overview

As a Gate Attendant, you’ll help keep people and property safe by managing entry to a secured site. You’ll verify access, monitor surveillance systems, and respond calmly to concerns or emergencies. This role combines attentive security practices with professional customer service and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Check credentials, conduct background checks when authorized, and operate access control systems to manage entry and exit.
• Monitor closed-circuit television (CCTV), observe activity, and patrol designated areas for security concerns.
• Apply security regulations consistently; de-escalate conflicts and follow emergency response procedures.
• Document incidents and routine activity through accurate incident report writing.
• Your impact: Careful access checks and timely responses help protect site occupants and visitors while supporting safe, orderly entry.

Skills

• Essential: Customer service, attention to detail, sound judgment, conflict de-escalation, conflict management, and compliance with security regulations.
• Essential: Ability to perform manual handling and heavy lifting as required by site duties.
• Preferred: Security, physical security, surveillance, patrolling, access control systems, CCTV, and incident report writing experience.
• Preferred: First aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), automated external defibrillator (AED) operation, and emergency response procedures knowledge.
• Military or law enforcement experience, firearm handling, or Taser experience may be relevant where permitted and required; these are not universal requirements.

Pay: From $250.00 per day

Work Location: In person