Security Officer Flex Building Access Control

Allied Universal; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth

Smart Tools

Employee Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a part-time Security Officer – Flex Building Access Control in La Palma, CA. The role offers flexible hours with anchor shifts and opportunities to pick up extra shifts through the scheduling platform to increase earnings.

Pay rate is $23.00 per hour, with a fixed shift and potential to scale up to 40 hours weekly. This position emphasizes security procedures, visitor management, and professional communication at a technology-focused site.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security experience.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control and badge experience is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age (21+ for armed roles).
• Background check and drug screen as required by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk customer service, greeting visitors and assisting with inquiries.
• Monitor visitor activity and verify identification per policy.
• Answer calls, receive deliveries, and communicate with staff, vendors, and responders.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and emergencies calmly per site procedures.
• Maintain awareness of lobby activity and report concerns to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Customer service

Security experience

Access control

Badge access

Emergency readiness

Education

High school diploma

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 Flex Building Access Controlin La Palma, 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: $23.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeFri03:00 PM - 11:00 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 exceptional customer service at the front desk by greeting visitors, assisting with inquiries, and supporting site‑specific access procedures within a technology, media, and telecommunications office environment.
• Monitor visitor activity, verify identification and authorization in accordance with established policies, and maintain accurate visitor and access‑related records.
• Answer and route incoming calls, receive deliveries, and communicate professionally with employees, visitors, vendors, and emergency responders as needed.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, following site‑specific emergency response procedures.
• Maintain awareness of front‑desk and lobby activity, report suspicious activity or policy concerns to appropriate personnel, and help to deter unauthorized access.

Minimum Requirements:

• Have at least one year of security‑related experience.
• Customer service experience 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:

• 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.