How to hire a gate attendant

How to hire a gate attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step gate attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a gate attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new gate attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a gate attendant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a gate attendant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a gate attendant that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of gate attendants.

   Type of Gate Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Gate Attendant		$10-17
   Ride Operator	A ride operator is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the people on motorized riding vehicles. Ride operators provide safety instructions before, during, and after the ride, regular inspection of machines, operating ride controls, assisting the riders with their inquiries, evaluating the riders on the eligibility for some specific passages, and following the restricted quantity riders... Show more	$12-21
   Recreation Attendant	Recreation attendants assist instructors and visitors with various recreational activities. The basic duties of the position involve monitoring the front desk of recreation centers and usage of its facilities, making for a vital component of its operations... Show more	$6-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Recordkeeping
   • Customer Service
   • Data Entry
   • Patrol
   • Computer System
   • Emergency Situations
   • Incident Reports
   • Product Knowledge
   • Landfill
   • RV
   • Safety Procedures
   • CCTV
   • Cash Handling

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a team in setting up, serving, and bartending private events.
   • Tend to all gatehouse and entrances.
   • Maintain a clean and orderly gatehouse.
   • Check campers into campground, sell annual and daily passes to the park.
   • Assist in retail sales and knowledge of POS systems, as well as inventory.
   • Assist in scheduling trainings with the American RedCross for CPR, a and first aid.

   More gate attendant duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the gate attendant job description is a good way to get more applicants. A gate attendant salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a gate attendant in Louisiana may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level gate attendant. Additionally, a gate attendant with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average gate attendant salary

   $13.58hourly

   $28,256 yearly

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   Entry-level gate attendant salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average gate attendant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$35,989	$17
   2	Massachusetts	$35,065	$17
   3	New York	$35,012	$17
   4	Colorado	$31,563	$15
   5	Minnesota	$30,869	$15
   6	Nevada	$30,466	$15
   7	Michigan	$28,165	$14
   8	South Dakota	$26,913	$13
   9	Wisconsin	$26,557	$13
   10	North Carolina	$26,176	$13
   11	Missouri	$26,175	$13
   12	Pennsylvania	$25,809	$12
   13	Florida	$25,641	$12
   14	Kansas	$25,630	$12
   15	Texas	$25,362	$12
   16	Nebraska	$25,102	$12
   17	Iowa	$24,727	$12
   18	Indiana	$24,565	$12
   19	Oklahoma	$23,251	$11
   20	Georgia	$22,413	$11

   Average gate attendant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	New York Botanical Garden	$34,872	$16.77	3
   2	Brasfield & Gorrie	$30,857	$14.84
   3	DHL	$29,731	$14.29
   4	Moorings Park	$29,564	$14.21
   5	Sun Communities	$29,496	$14.18	9
   6	University of Georgia Small Business Development Center	$29,488	$14.18	4
   7	Kelly Services	$29,440	$14.15	2
   8	Poly-America	$29,313	$14.09	4
   9	STS Technical Group	$29,171	$14.02
   10	Larimer County	$29,124	$14.00
   11	Republic Services	$29,033	$13.96	40
   12	Cedar Fair	$28,920	$13.90	1
   13	Vail Resorts	$28,662	$13.78	125
   14	El Paso County	$28,624	$13.76
   15	G4s Secure Solutions International Inc.	$28,500	$13.70
   16	G4S	$28,480	$13.69
   17	Securitas Electronic Security	$28,472	$13.69	3
   18	Sunstates Security	$28,462	$13.68	1
   19	Advantage Security	$28,346	$13.63
   20	Firstservice Residential California, Inc.	$28,249	$13.58

4. Writing a gate attendant job description

   A gate attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a gate attendant job description:

   Gate attendant job description example

   The Bryan Glazer Family JCC is the heart of a vibrant, harmonious and connected community that embraces everyone. We strive to be a unifying force for Jewish and non-Jewish activity in Tampa, and provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere for community gatherings and activities.
   
   What sets us apart from other employers is that we can offer you some additional benefits to you and/or your family.
   
   Employee benefits for our full-time staff, which includes health, dental, vision and life insurance. The Organization contributes towards our employees' health and life insurance.
   Our employees do not have to wait until the end of the biweekly payroll period to receive their earned compensation. We have a program that will allow our employees to take an advance on a portion of their earned wages. Free employee membership to the Bryan Glazer Family JCC and JCC on the Cohn Campus, which have fitness centers, pools, adult and children programming, childcare and much more. Employee discounts offered on any enrollment in our preschool, aftercare and summer camp programs at any of our facilities. Flexible Work Schedule Job Growth Opportunities
   We’re looking for a dynamic individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys working with people as part of a dedicated team. The right person for us will have great work ethics, be kind, patient and will be committed to providing excellent service.
   
   Your job should provide a sense of accomplishment, joy and satisfaction. We can offer that to you! Our team will not only have the opportunity to provide a positive experience but will also have time to develop meaningful yet professional relationships with our members, employees, staff and management.
   
   If you have a desire for working in a great facility and you are an experienced Gate Attendant, we want to hear from you!
   
   Essential Job Functions 1. Serves as gate attendant 2. Follow established procedures 3. Conduct yourself in professional and friendly manner at all times 4. Provide written reports to supervisor on incidents that occur 5. Report maintenance issues to Facility Manager 6. Direct incoming traffic following established procedures 7. Must keep area clean and neat at all time 8. Must be able to work flexible hours Position Requirements 1. Always conduct yourself professional and friendly manner 2. Professional appearance and attitude 3. Dress in appropriate uniform 4. Attention to detail and keen observation 5. Must be able to work flexible hours 6. Ability to read, write and speak English 7. Valid Florida Driver License 8. Any other duties as assigned Physical Requirements 1. Walking, sitting and standing for long periods of time. 2. Be able to walk, bend, stoop, balance, crawl and reach for extended periods of time 3. Must be capable of working in confined space 4. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions typical for Florida environment. Reporting Relationships Position reports directly to the Director of Security No supervision of employees is required What we can offer you A work environment that recognizes and rewards excellent in staff and volunteers.
   Free membership Great work environment Tampa JCC and Federation is a “DFWP” Drug Free Workplace Tampa JCC and Federation is an “EEOE” Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
   Monday - Friday
   30 - 35 Hours

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right gate attendant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your gate attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit gate attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting gate attendants requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new gate attendant

   Once you've decided on a perfect gate attendant candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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