Flex Security Officer - Varied Shifts, Growth Path

Allied Universal; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal in Orange, CA is seeking a Security Officer Flex to protect client sites across healthcare, education, finance, retail, and more. You will work 30–40 hours weekly with a varying schedule, choosing shifts through our self-scheduling program and adapting to changing assignments.

Daily duties include patrols on foot or by vehicle, monitoring for security concerns, responding to alarms, preparing incident reports, and assisting visitors and staff.

Qualifications

• Be available to work varying shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be available for last-minute shift scheduling.
• Be able to travel varying distances as needed.
• A Guard Card 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle
• Watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards
• Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
• Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles
• Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits
• Observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required by the post
• Aid customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Make emergency notifications as necessary pursuant to site Post Orders

Skills

Varying shifts

Reliable transportation

Background check

Age 18+ / 21+ depending on role

Guard Card preferred

Drug screen

Driver's license for driving positions

Multilingual ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Allied Universal in Orange, CA is seeking a Security Officer Flex to protect client sites across healthcare, education, finance, retail, and more. You will work 30–40 hours weekly with a varying schedule, choosing shifts through our self-scheduling program and adapting to changing assignments.

Daily duties include patrols on foot or by vehicle, monitoring for security concerns, responding to alarms, preparing incident reports, and assisting visitors and staff.