Security Officer - Full Time Access Control Patrol

Allied Universal; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial and Health Benefits

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Job summary

Allied Universal in Watsonville, CA is seeking a Security Officer for full-time Access Control and Patrol duties at a healthcare site. You will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and support security operations while providing excellent service to patients, staff, and guests.

This driving role requires a valid driver's license and at least one year of security experience. Pay is $20.00 per hour, with a consistent schedule across Mon-Sun.

Qualifications

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check and drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors while following site policies and emergency procedures.
• Monitor and control access to hospital areas by verifying entry and issuing visitor credentials.
• Respond calmly to alarms and security incidents, coordinating with appropriate personnel.
• Direct patients and visitors to departments and waiting areas while monitoring access points.
• Conduct regular patrols of entrances and perimeter as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Security awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Security Officer - Full Time Access Control Patrol

Job Locations

US-CA-Watsonville

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 Access Control Driver in Watsonville, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Access Control Security Officer in a healthcare location, you will manage entry points, verify credentials, monitor visitor activity, and help maintain a welcoming environment for patients, staff, and guests. You will provide exceptional customer service, communicate clearly, and support security-related operations through teamwork and integrity. This is a driving position requiring a valid driver's license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

• Mon: 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM


• Tue: 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM


• Fri: 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM


• Sat: 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM


• Sun: 06:00 AM - 02:30 PM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.


• Monitor and control access to hospital areas by verifying authorized entry, issuing visitor credentials, and documenting access-related activity in accordance with site procedures.


• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner, coordinating with hospital personnel and emergency responders as needed.


• Assist with directing patients and visitors to appropriate departments, entrances, and waiting areas while maintaining awareness of access points and restricted locations.


• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned entrances, access points, and the surrounding perimeter; working environments and conditions may vary by location.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of security-related experience is required.


• A valid driver's license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.


• A Security Professional guard card/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 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.

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.