Security Officer Apartment Complex Access Control

Allied Universal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal in Irvine, CA is seeking a Security Officer for Apartment Complex Access Control. You will monitor entry points, verify credentials, and provide professional customer service to residents, guests, and staff while maintaining a visible security presence.

Join Allied Universal to contribute to a welcoming environment with teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and a people-first culture. The role offers a full-time swing shift with caring for residents and property safety.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all laws.
• Licensing requirements may be required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and property staff by carrying out access-control procedures and site policies.
• Monitor entry and exit activity at gates, doors, garages, and other access points; verify visitors and deliveries.
• Respond to incidents and concerns in a calm, professional manner; document and communicate details to personnel.
• Maintain visitor, vendor, delivery, vehicle, and incident records as required by site rules.
• Conduct regular patrols of common areas and perimeters to identify security concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

CPR and First Aid

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 Apartment Complex Access Controlin Irvine, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a residential community, you will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor access, and maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents. You will provide professional customer service and clear communication to residents, guests, and staff while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and a people-first culture drive meaningful work.

Position Type: Full Time / Swing Shift

Pay Rate: $21.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:30 PM - 11:00 PMTue02:30 PM - 11:00 PMWed02:30 PM - 11:00 PMThur02:30 PM - 11:00 PMSun02:30 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and property staff by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and appropriate emergency response activities at a residential community.
• Monitor entry and exit activity at gates, doors, garages, and other designated access points; verify visitor, vendor, and delivery authorization in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, access issues, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner; document and communicate relevant details to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate visitor, vendor, delivery, vehicle, and incident records in accordance with site requirements.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, parking areas, building exteriors, and perimeter locations to help identify and report unauthorized activity, maintenance concerns, and security-related conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 6 months of security-related experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• A Guard Card or license is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification 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.

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