Security Officer for Apartment Complex in Orange County

Allied Universal; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer for an Apartment Complex in Orange County, Costa Mesa, CA. You will patrol, deter incidents, and provide outstanding resident and visitor service while enforcing site procedures and access control.

Join a team committed to integrity and teamwork. This full-time role offers day and night shifts with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for training, growth, and career advancement within a leading security company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with alarm panels preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screen required by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply depending on state and job.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by carrying out security procedures and site policies.
• Respond to incidents calmly, document observations, and communicate with relevant personnel.
• Conduct regular patrols of residential areas, parking, building exteriors, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor, vendor, and resident activity per site procedures.
• Report maintenance concerns and security incidents according to reporting protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Alarm panels experience

Access control

Badge systems

Computer proficiency

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

As a Security Officer for Apartment Complex in Orange County in Costa Mesa, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As a Security Officer at a residential community, you will monitor assigned areas, conduct routine patrols, help to deter incidents, and provide outstanding customer service to residents and visitors. You will communicate clearly, respond to security-related concerns, and support access control and alarm-related activities. Join Allied Universal’s caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeWed12:00 AM - 08:30 AMThur12:00 AM - 08:30 AMSat08:00 PM - 04:30 AMSun08:00 PM - 04:30 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and/or staff by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting observations and communicating relevant information to appropriate personnel.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, parking areas, building exteriors, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and observe visitor, vendor, and resident activity in accordance with site-specific procedures.
• Report maintenance concerns, suspicious activity, and security-related incidents according to established reporting protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience with alarm panels is preferred.
• Experience with access control and badge systems is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet 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 and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

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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.