Security Officer Access Control Operations

Allied Universal; Alamo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring for a Security Officer Access Control Operations in Alamo, CA. You will monitor entry points, greet residents and visitors, and respond to security-related concerns to maintain a welcoming, secure environment.

Responsibilities include verifying access, documenting activity, and conducting patrols while upholding Allied Universal values of teamwork, integrity, and reliability.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Licensing requirements may be required by state/local laws.
• Driver’s license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide access control procedures and monitor entry/exit for residents and visitors.
• Verify visitor and vendor authorization and document movements.
• Respond calmly to incidents and escalate per site procedures.
• Conduct patrols of common areas, entrances, parking, and perimeter.
• Maintain reports and logs of access activity, incidents, and responses.

Skills

Customer service

Security awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Guard card

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 Operations in Alamo, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a residential community, you will help create a welcoming, secure environment by monitoring entry points, verifying access, greeting residents and visitors, and responding to security-related concerns. You will use strong communication and customer service skills while supporting a caring culture built on teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation at Allied Universal.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.20 / Hour

Job Schedule

• Mon 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Thur 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Fri 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sat 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM
• Sun 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and vendors by carrying out access control procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor and control entry and exit at residential access points, verify visitor and vendor authorization, and document arrivals, departures, and access-related activity.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, access issues, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters according to site procedures.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate reports and logs for access activity, incidents, patrol observations, and communications with site personnel and emergency responders.

Minimum Requirements

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• 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.

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