Security Officer Full Time

Allied Universal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Job summary

Allied Universal, North America’s leading security and facility services company, seeks a Security Officer Full Time in Van Nuys, CA. You will staff the front desk, manage access, and deliver professional customer service at an aerospace and defense location.

You will greet visitors, verify credentials, and maintain records while following site procedures. A background check and drug screen are required. Join a dynamic team that values integrity and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of security-related experience.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• State/city security license preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as a condition of employment.
• Criminal history considered per law.
• Drug screen as permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements may be required.
• Driver's license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security procedures and access-control policies.
• Staff the front desk, greet and screen visitors, verify credentials and appointments, issue visitor badges, and maintain records.
• Monitor access points and visitor activity, escalate concerns per site procedures.
• Respond to incidents calmly and document actions taken.
• Support a professional reception environment by answering phones and directing guests.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Guard card

Security license

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 Full Time in Van Nuys, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Aero/Defense, and more. As a Front Desk Security Professional supporting a dynamic aerospace and defense location, you will serve as a welcoming, professional presence for visitors and personnel. You will manage access, monitor entry activity, communicate clearly, and support security-related procedures while delivering exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal, where our agile, reliable, and innovative team puts people first, works together, and acts with integrity.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$23.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:30 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:30 PMSat02:00 PM - 10:30 PMSun02:00 PM - 10:30 PM

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service to employees, visitors, and contractors by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access-control policies, and emergency response activities at an aerospace and defense location.
• Staff the front desk, greet and screen visitors, verify credentials and appointments, issue visitor badges, and maintain accurate visitor and contractor records.
• Monitor access points, visitor activity, and security-related communications, escalating unusual activity or access concerns according to site procedures.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, contacting appropriate personnel and documenting actions taken.
• Support a professional reception environment by answering phones, directing guests, and communicating clearly with site personnel and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Have at least one year of security-related experience.
• Possession of a guard card or license is preferred.
• Possession of a state, county, or city-issued security-related license is preferred.
• Comfort using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service 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 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.

Requisition ID

2026-1687320