Security Officer - Full Time Gate Access

Alliedbarton Security Services; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Health Benefits

Job summary

Allied Universal in Watsonville, CA seeks a Security Officer Driver Gate Operations to safeguard clients across healthcare settings. You will manage entry points, verify access, and deliver professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.

This driving post requires a valid license, a background check, and a strong commitment to safety. The schedule runs DayTime from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM across several days.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• A Guard Card or license is preferred.
• Be at least 18 for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background investigation will be conducted per laws.
• Drug screen required where law permits.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry for patients, visitors, staff, contractors, and deliveries.
• Assist with visitor management, including issuing credentials and communicating access requirements.
• Respond to access-related incidents and notify hospital personnel and responders as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of entrances and surrounding areas to deter unauthorized activity.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard Card or license (preferred)

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 Driver Gate Operations in Watsonville, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a healthcare location, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, monitor activity, and provide professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff. You will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and communicate clearly with team members. This is a driving post requiring a valid driver’s license. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, innovation, and a people-first culture guide our work.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:30 PMTue02:00 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 patients, visitors, staff, and vendors by carrying out site-specific access control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities as appropriate.
• Monitor access points and verify authorized entry for patients, visitors, staff, contractors, and deliveries in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Assist with visitor management activities, including providing directions, issuing visitor credentials, and communicating applicable access requirements.
• Respond to access-related incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, notifying appropriate hospital personnel and emergency responders as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned access points, entrances, and surrounding areas to help deter unauthorized activity and identify security-related concerns.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess at least one year of security-related experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy requirements.
• 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 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

2026-1678022