Security Officer Access Authorization

Alliedbarton Security Services; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a Security Officer Access Authorization to protect clients across industries. You will verify credentials, manage badge access, monitor entry points, and assist visitors and employees with professional service, using technology to document activity and communicate clearly.

The role requires 2+ years of security experience, a high school diploma, and successful background checks and a drug screen.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of security-related experience.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background investigation required by law.
• Allied Universal considers qualified applicants with criminal histories.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required; driver's license for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, drivers, and vendors by site-specific access-control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and visitor authorization, maintain access records.
• Screen and direct deliveries, vendors, and transportation personnel per procedures.
• Respond to incidents calmly, escalate security concerns per site procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points and perimeters to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Access control

Badge access

Computer use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard card/license preferred

Job description

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Access Authorization in Santa Fe Springs, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Logistics & Distribution, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a fast-paced logistics and distribution location, you will help maintain a secure environment by verifying credentials, managing badge access, monitoring entry points, and supporting visitors and employees with professional service. You will use technology to document activity, communicate clearly, and help deter security-related incidents. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon11:00 PM - 07:30 AMTue11:00 PM - 07:30 AMFri11:00 PM - 07:30 AMSat11:00 PM - 07:30 AMSun11:00 PM - 07:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, drivers, and vendors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points at a logistics and distribution location, verify credentials and visitor authorization, and maintain accurate access-related records.
• Screen and direct deliveries, vendors, and transportation personnel in accordance with receiving, shipping, and site access procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating security-related concerns according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, loading areas, and the business perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least 2 years of security-related experience.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet 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.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Closing

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: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.