Security Officer Flex Gated Community

Allied Universal; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Exclusive Perks

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer for a gated community in Huntington Beach, CA. The role offers fixed night shifts with the option to pick additional shifts through the scheduling platform to boost earnings.

You will help maintain a secure and welcoming residential environment while providing excellent customer service. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior security or badge experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience providing customer service in a security or hospitality setting.
• Comfort with using a computer or tablet for reporting and communications.
• Ability to understand and follow site-specific policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, vendors, and visitors by enforcing security procedures.
• Respond to incidents and resident concerns in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct regular patrols of residential areas, parking lots, entrances, and perimeters.
• Monitor access points and document incidents and policy violations clearly.
• Maintain a professional presence and support a welcoming environment.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard card or license

Tools

Access control systems

Badge access experience

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.

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 Gated Community Part Time Unarmed in Huntington Beach, 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: $18.50 / Hour / Overnight Shift

Job Schedule:

• Sat 10:00 PM - 06:00 AM
• Sun 10:00 PM - 06:00 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 residents, guests, vendors, and/or visitors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities within a residential community.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, access-related issues, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem‑solving manner, escalating matters according to site-specific procedures.
• Conduct regular and random vehicle and/or foot patrols throughout residential common areas, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter locations to help to deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.
• Monitor access points and observe activity within the community, documenting incidents, unusual conditions, and policy violations in clear, accurate reports.
• Maintain a professional presence while communicating courteously with residents and visitors and supporting a welcoming residential environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is preferred.
• Comfortability using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Access control or badge experience is preferred.
• Possession of 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:

• 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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