Security Guard - Access Control at Allied Universal Pasadena, CA

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plans

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Security Guard to protect client sites across industries. You will perform safety procedures, respond to incidents, and conduct patrols while delivering strong customer service.

This full-time role offers a $20.65/hour pay rate, benefits, and opportunities for career progression. Flexible scheduling and weekly pay are available to support your personal and professional goals.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of verifiable experience.
• Background check required by law; drug screen as permitted.
• Licensing as per state/local laws; valid driver's license for driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients by carrying out safety and security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.

As a Security Guard, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.

• Pay rate $20.65 per hour
• Location Pasadena, California
• Excellent Benefits and Career Progression!
• DailyPay and weekly pay available
• Must Have Flexible Availability

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site‑specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem–solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.

Minimum Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, & 1 year of verifiable experience.
• 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.

Perks and Benefits

• Health insurance and 401k plans for full‑time positions.
• Schedules that fit with your personal life goals.
• Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities.
• Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more…

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: