Part-Time Access Control Officer – Flexible Shifts & Growth

AUS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a part-time Security Officer for Access Point Operations in San Pedro, CA. The role involves monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor access, and providing a visible security presence to deter incidents.

You will conduct routine patrols, communicate professionally with employees and visitors, and support site operations through attentive access management. This position emphasizes flexibility, shift-based scheduling, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• A Guard Card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, drivers, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, access-control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control access to the logistics and distribution location by verifying credentials, screening visitors and contractors, issuing visitor passes, and maintaining accurate entry and exit records.
• Observe inbound and outbound vehicle, trailer, and delivery activity at access points; communicate with site personnel regarding authorized arrivals, departures, and restricted areas.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and notifying appropriate site contacts and/or emergency responders.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, dock areas, parking areas, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Security experience

Background check

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Allied Universal is seeking a part-time Security Officer for Access Point Operations in San Pedro, CA. The role involves monitoring entry points, verifying credentials, managing visitor access, and providing a visible security presence to deter incidents.

You will conduct routine patrols, communicate professionally with employees and visitors, and support site operations through attentive access management. This position emphasizes flexibility, shift-based scheduling, and teamwork.