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Gate Keeper Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Gate Attendant

Beaumont, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $20/hr

The Gate Attendan t is responsible for monitoring entry and exit activity at the community gate ... keeping commitments; being willing to accept other tasks when requested, and respecting the ...

Lead Gate Attendant

Beaumont, CA · On-site

$20 - $21.50/hr

The Lead Gate Attendan t is responsible for monitoring entry and exit activity at the community ... keeping commitments; being willing to accept other tasks when requested, and respecting the ...

Gate Officer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

Gate Officer - Located in San Clemente Your job as a gate officer is to act as security by verifying visitors and keeping a guest log of incoming and outgoing personnel . Your duties are to check-in ...

Gate Officer - Located in South Orange County area Your job as a gate officer is to act as security by verifying visitors and keeping a guest log of incoming and outgoing personnel . Your duties are ...

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Yoga Teacher

Santa Rosa, CA · On-site

$31 - $54/hr

Being a gate keeper of the space * Being willing to tune in to our needs and the needs of our team members * Leading from a place of rich personal experience * Committed to always remain a student ...

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$4.2K - $5.0K/mo

... and gate keeper leveraging your skills, experience and intelligence to maximize Executives time and attention Screen incoming calls and correspondence and respond independently when possible This ...

Being a gate keeper of the space * Being willing to tune in to our needs and the needs of our team members * Leading from a place of rich personal experience * Committed to always remain a student ...

Being a gate keeper of the space * Being willing to tune in to our needs and the needs of our team members * Leading from a place of rich personal experience * Committed to always remain a student ...

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How much do gate keeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for gate keeper in California is $24.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $27.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a gate keeper?

A Gate Keeper is responsible for monitoring and controlling access to a facility, property, or restricted area. Their duties often include checking credentials, logging visitor details, and ensuring security protocols are followed. They may also inspect deliveries, patrol premises, and report suspicious activities. Gate Keepers play a crucial role in maintaining safety and preventing unauthorized entry.

What are the main responsibilities of a gate keeper during a typical shift?

Gate Keepers are primarily responsible for monitoring entry and exit points, verifying visitor credentials, and maintaining accurate logs of all personnel and vehicles entering the premises. They may also perform routine inspections, report any suspicious activity, and provide directions or assistance to guests as needed. The role often involves working closely with security staff, administrative teams, and facility management to uphold site safety protocols. This position can require periods of standing, alertness, and quick decision-making, ensuring the security and smooth operation of the facility.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the gate keeper position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Gate Keeper, you should have strong observational abilities, attention to detail, and basic security knowledge, often supported by experience or training in facility management or security services. Familiarity with access control systems, visitor management software, and two-way radios is typically required. Professionalism, reliability, and clear communication are essential soft skills for managing both routine and unexpected situations. These skills help ensure a safe, well-organized environment by controlling access and providing excellent front-line service.

What are the most commonly searched types of Gate Keeper jobs in California?

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What are popular job titles related to Gate Keeper jobs in California?

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Infographic showing various Gate Keeper job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,911 per year, or $24 per hour.

Regional Distribution Center - Gate Keeper

Shafter, CA • On-site


American Tire Distributors
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

297th of 426 rated retail wholesalers

People enjoy working here

Respectful managers

Uninterrupted breaks


$1.2K - $1.7K/wk

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to turn your ambition and your people skills into a rewarding career with an industry leader? Join our team at American Tire Distributors! As the nation's premier tire distributor, ATD's coast-to-coast distribution network provides approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada with rapid and frequent delivery of high quality tires, custom wheels and shop supplies.
Position Description:
Assigned to the RDC guard shack, the Gate Keeper facilitates all inbound and outbound traffic entering or exiting the shipping yard. Verifies and closely updates all inbound and outbound traffic logs to ensure accurate reporting of all containers, trailer, and seal ID number information. Monitors all incoming carriers, vendors, and maintenance vehicles to review and authorize entrances. Communicates with dispatcher on a regular basis to inform of all incoming trailers to ensure accurate trailer pool. Tracks arrival and departure of daily "Hub & Spoke" trailers to ensure on time performance. Notifies Management of any delayed arrivals/departures immediately. Responsible for adhering to all company policies and department procedures and reporting any non-compliance by team members to operations manager/supervisor. Performs other duties as needed.
Key Responsibilities
  • Adhere to all company policies and safety procedures; report any non-compliance by team members to Supervisor/Manager promptly.
  • Communicate regularly with the dispatcher and inbound coordinator to update on all incoming trailers to ensure accurate trailer pool management.
  • Monitor all incoming carriers, vendors, and maintenance vehicles to review and authorize entrance into the Regional Distribution Center secured area; assign drop slots accordingly.
  • Obtain copies of truck driver licenses (DLs) on weekends or after hours for drivers picking up loaded trailers destined for designated Distribution Centers; staple copies of DLs to the appropriate bill of lading form.
  • Receive all remaining Bill of Lading forms from the dispatcher daily that have not been picked up by carriers in the afternoon for monitoring the following day as needed.
  • Receive and hold all FedEx and UPS packages delivered at the guard shack for proper handling; review and sign all carrier acknowledgment forms and forward paperwork to the inbound coordinator.
  • Track arrival and departure of daily "Hub & Spoke" trailers to ensure on-time performance; immediately notify Management of any delayed arrivals or departures.
  • Use radio communications to inform Management, administrative staff, yard jockey, and dispatcher of all visitors entering and/or exiting the RDC's security area.
  • Utilize and update Yard Management system to input all inbound and outbound trailers arriving and leaving the yard.
  • Verify and closely update all inbound and outbound traffic logs to ensure accurate reporting of containers, trailers, and seal ID number information.
Competencies
  • Action Planning - The ability to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required.
  • Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Customer-Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
  • Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Equipment Utilization - The ability and skill to ensure the optimum utilization of warehouse or production plant, equipment and materials.
  • Masters Service Conversations - Ability to navigate customer conversations by leveraging the four parts of a service conversation: open, learn, reply, and close.
  • Planning & Organizing - Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives.
  • Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
  • Policy & Procedures - The ability and skill to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives.
  • Verbal Communication - Ability to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications.

Qualifications
  • High School or GED degree
  • 0-1 year of related experience preferred

Skills
  • Policy & Procedures
  • Masters Service Conversations
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Verbal Communication
  • REMOTE_SKILL-1-112807
  • REMOTE_SKILL-1-233868
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Physical Demands Category: Warehouse
Physical Demands/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:
• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, taste and/or smell; the employee must occasionally lift products weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Handling of tires (e.g., rolling, destacking, team lifting) greater than approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel required: 5% of the time
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