Security Officer Building Access Control

Allied Universal; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement Savings

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is hiring a Security Officer Part Time Building Access Control in Costa Mesa, CA. You will serve tenants, visitors, and staff, monitor access points, patrol areas, and respond to incidents with a professional, customer-focused approach.

The role offers a swing shift with weekend hours and a pay rate of $20.50 per hour. A background check, drug screen, and valid credentials may be required, along with the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old (unarmed) or 21+ (armed).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check conducted as required by law.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and property personnel.
• Respond calmly to incidents, alarms, and critical situations.
• Patrol assigned areas to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and report suspicious activity.
• Complete daily activity reports and shift communications.

Skills

Security experience

Access control

Badge experience

Computer/tablet use

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Guard card/license preferred

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 Part Time Building Access Control in Costa Mesa, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Unarmed Security Officer at a commercial real estate location, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control activities, and provide exceptional customer service and communication. Join Allied Universal's agile, reliable, and innovative team, where a caring culture puts people first and integrity guides every interaction.

Position Type: Part Time / Swing Shift

Pay Rate: $20.50 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Sat: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Sun: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to tenants, visitors, contractors, and/or property management personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, following established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Conduct regular and random foot and/or vehicle patrols of commercial property buildings, parking areas, common areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe activity throughout the location, reporting suspicious conditions, maintenance concerns, and policy violations to appropriate personnel.
• Complete accurate daily activity reports, incident documentation, and shift communications in accordance with Allied Universal and site-specific requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Customer service experience 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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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