Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Access Control

Alliedbarton Security Services; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools Program

Career Growth opportunities

Financial Benefits: retirement plan

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Access Control to provide reliable, consistent hours at an assigned site with the option to pick up extra shifts through our scheduling platform. Pay rate is $19.00 per hour.

The role emphasizes part-time employment with a fixed anchor shift and opportunities to earn more by taking additional shifts, with the potential to scale toward a full-time schedule up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• At least two years of security-related experience.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen required per law.
• Licensing requirements may be required.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, drivers, and vendors per site policies and access-control requirements.
• Monitor entry/exit points and verify credentials to control access for personnel, visitors, deliveries, and vehicles.
• Maintain logs for visitors, contractors, drivers, and vehicles; issue access credentials as per procedures.
• Respond calmly to incidents and escalate to site leadership as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of access points, loading areas, parking areas, and perimeters to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Computer literacy

Access control

CPR/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

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 Control in Santa Fe Springs, 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: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeWed11:00 PM - 07:30 AM

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 employees, visitors, drivers, and vendors by carrying out security‑related procedures, site‑specific policies, access‑control requirements, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points at a logistics and distribution location, verify credentials and authorization, and control access for personnel, visitors, deliveries, and vehicles.
• Maintain accurate visitor, contractor, driver, and vehicle logs; issue and collect access credentials in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access‑control concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem‑solving manner; promptly report observations to site leadership and/or Allied Universal management.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of designated access points, loading areas, parking areas, and the business perimeter to help to deter unauthorized activity.

Minimum Requirements

• Have at least two years of security‑related experience.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge 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.

PPO 14417

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.