Security Officer - Access Control

Allied Universal; Middletown (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

AD&D and disability insurance

Paid training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal in Middletown, CA is seeking a Security Officer Access Control responsible for managing entry points, verifying credentials, and maintaining a welcoming environment at a utilities location.

The role requires strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to respond calmly to incidents. This full-time position offers pay at $22.25 per hour and benefits in a security-focused team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Background check and drug screen required by employment policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and vendors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures and policies.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorizations, maintain visitor and contractor entry records, and report access discrepancies.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner following escalation protocols.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, facility areas, and perimeter to identify unauthorized activity and unsecured entries.
• Document incidents and access-control activities accurately, communicating to site contacts and leadership.

Skills

Customer service experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Control in Middletown, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a utilities location, you will help manage entry and exit points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and support a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. Your visible presence, clear communication, and attention to detail will help deter incidents while supporting security-related operations. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, innovation, and a people-first culture guide the work we do.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $22.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeTue12:00 AM - 08:00 AMWed12:00 AM - 08:00 AMThur12:00 AM - 08:00 AMFri12:00 AM - 08:00 AMSat12:00 AM - 08:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and/or vendors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a utilities location.
• Monitor access points, verify credentials and authorizations, maintain visitor and contractor entry records, and report access discrepancies according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established escalation and communication protocols.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, facility areas, and the perimeter to help identify unauthorized activity, unsecured entry points, and/or unusual conditions.
• Document incidents, access-control activities, and observations accurately, and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• A state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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.

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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.

Requisition ID

2026-1712879