Security Officer Access Control

Allied Universal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools: exclusive tech for shifts

Career Growth: training and growth

Financial and Health Benefits: medical

Perks Program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Access Control in San Diego, CA. You will protect client facilities by monitoring entrances, validating credentials, and maintaining security records while delivering excellent customer service.

The role emphasizes access control, incident reporting, and adherence to site procedures. You will perform regular patrols and respond calmly to incidents, ensuring safety and compliance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen required by Allied Universal.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, and visitors while following security procedures and site policies.
• Monitor entry/exit points at a financial institution location, verify credentials, and maintain access records.
• Control access to restricted areas and issue visitor passes or temporary credentials.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Patrols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

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.

As a Security Officer Access Control in San Diego, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Financial Institutions, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a financial institution location, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, and report security-related concerns. You will provide exceptional customer service and clear communication while maintaining a visible presence that helps deter incidents. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, caring for people, and integrity guide how we serve.

Position Type:

Full Time

Pay Rate:

$19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Tue: 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sat: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Sun: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, employees, and visitors while carrying out security-related procedures, site‑specific policies, access control protocols, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points at a financial institution location, verify credentials and visitor authorization, and maintain accurate access‑related records.
• Control access to restricted areas, issue and collect visitor passes or temporary credentials, and report unauthorized access attempts in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, promptly notifying appropriate site contacts and emergency personnel when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of access points, business areas, and the perimeter to identify and report security‑related concerns.

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.
• 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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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.