Security Officer Access Control

Alliedbarton Security Services; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Watsonville, CA is hiring a Security Officer Access Control to manage entry points, verify credentials, and support a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You'll monitor access, respond to incidents, and uphold site procedures in a healthcare setting.

This full-time role offers $20 per hour with a varied night schedule. Requirements include at least one year of security experience and a high school diploma; a guard card is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• A guard card or license is 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.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing may be required prior to employment.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by enforcing security procedures and site policies.
• Monitor and control access to hospital entrances and restricted areas.
• Verify credentials, issue visitor passes, and maintain access logs.
• Respond to incidents calmly and notify appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols to deter unauthorized access.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Observation skills

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 Watsonville, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a healthcare location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor access activity, and provide professional assistance to patients, visitors, and staff. Your visible presence and strong communication skills will help deter security-related incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, agility, reliability, innovation, and a caring culture put people first.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed10:00 PM - 06:30 AMThur10:00 PM - 06:30 AMFri10:00 PM - 06:30 AMSat10:00 PM - 06:30 AMSun10:00 PM - 06:30 AM

What You’ll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific access-control policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and control access to designated hospital entrances, restricted areas, and visitor checkpoints in accordance with site procedures.
• Verify credentials, issue visitor passes, maintain access logs, and direct individuals to appropriate hospital departments or locations.
• Respond to incidents, access-related concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate personnel when needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned hospital areas and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• A guard card or license 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.

Requisition ID

2026-1662399