Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Access Authorization

Allied Universal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Smart Tools

Benefits

Employee Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in San Francisco, CA seeks a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Access Authorization to provide reliable, flexible security support at an assigned site. The role offers anchored shifts with optional additional shifts via the scheduling platform, and a pay rate of $30.89 per hour.

You will monitor access, assist visitors and employees, respond to alarms, and complete incident reports, with opportunities to grow into full-time roles through paid training and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security‑related experience or a college degree.
• 5+ years of security‑related experience.
• Alarm panel experience is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Guard Card or license is preferred.
• Age 18+ (unarmed) / 21+ (armed).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screening required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors and employees at a government location while enforcing access‑control procedures.
• Monitor entry/exit points, verify credentials, maintain logs, and guide guests.
• Respond to alarms and incidents calmly, escalate as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of entrances, public areas, and perimeters.
• Complete reports and communicate observations to site contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Background check compliance

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Tools

Alarm panel

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

Life doesn’t always follow a fixed schedule. That’s why we created the Security Officer – Part Time Enhanced position: a flexible, dependable option for individuals looking to supplement their income, gain hands‑on experience, or work toward a full-time career with the industry leader.

As a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Access Authorization in San Francisco, CA, this role is designed to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the flexibility for you to earn more by picking‑up additional shifts when it works for you.

Pay Rate: $30.89 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeSat01:30 PM - 10:00 PM

How This Role Works:

• Fixed-Shift Commitment ("Anchor Shifts"): You will be hired for a designated site and weekly shift that serves as your reliable base schedule. This assignment requires a six (6) month commitment.
• Earn More, Claim-A-Shift Program: In addition to your fixed shift, you may pick‑up extra shifts through our scheduling platform, allowing you to increase earnings and gain experience across multiple sites. Work part‑time hours this week and full‑time the next. It’s all up to you.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking part‑time employment with flexibility, income stability, and opportunities to build-up to a full‑time schedule of up to 40 hours per week; always with the option to scale back when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and/or members of the public while carrying out site‑specific access‑control procedures and security‑related policies at a government location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify credentials and authorizations, maintain visitor logs, and direct guests in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to access‑control alarms, incidents, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner, escalating concerns to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, public areas, and perimeter locations to help identify unauthorized access or unusual activity.
• Complete accurate reports and communicate observations, incidents, and access‑related concerns to site contacts and Allied Universal supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess 3+ years of combined law enforcement, military, or security‑related experience, or a college degree.
• Possess 5+ years of security‑related experience.
• Alarm panel experience 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:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from a variety of open shifts that align with your availability and lifestyle.
• Career Growth: Clear path to full‑time roles and ongoing advancement through paid training programs.
• Smart Tools: Access exclusive technology for real‑time shift visibility and claiming.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plans, and disability insurance; seven holidays annually paid at time and a half, if worked; 40 hours of vacation after one year of employment at eligible work assignments (unused vacation is only paid out where required by law).
• Employee Perks: Enjoy discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and more 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.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.