Security Officer Alarm Response

Allied Universal; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. As a Security Officer Alarm Response in Goleta, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries, monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, respond to alarms, and support access control.

Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or comfort with using a computer or tablet.
• Access control and badge familiarity is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by following security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents and alarms calmly per site protocols and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the location, including interior, exterior, and perimeter areas.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity to deter unauthorized entry and maintain a professional environment.
• Document observations and maintenance concerns and communicate with site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Alarm systems

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Alarm panel

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 Alarm Response in Goleta, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Tech/Media/Telecom, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer supporting a dynamic technology, media, and telecommunications location, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, help to deter incidents, and support access control activities. You will provide outstanding customer service, communicate professionally with employees and visitors, and use technology to document observations and respond to alarms. Join Allied Universal’s agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture, teamwork, and integrity guide every shift.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $23.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Wed 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Thur 04:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Sat 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Sun 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to clients, visitors, and employees by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and/or emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, following established site protocols and reporting requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of the technology and communications location, including interior areas, exterior grounds, parking areas, and perimeter points.
• Monitor access points, visitor activity, and facility conditions to help deter unauthorized entry and support a professional environment.
• Document observations, incidents, and maintenance-related concerns accurately and communicate relevant information to site contacts and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service 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.

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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.

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