Security Officer Gated Community

Allied Universal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart tools

Career growth

Health benefits

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking an Security Officer Unarmed Patrol for a gated community in Mission Viejo, CA. You will protect residents and visitors, perform unarmed patrols, maintain a visible presence, control access, and provide excellent customer service using tablets and radios.

The role is full-time on swing shifts, with a pay rate of $19.50 per hour. Successful candidates will meet minimum requirements and contribute to a safety-focused, people-first culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Age 18+ for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Valid driver license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff by following site policies and procedures.
• Respond to incidents and resident concerns in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct regular unarmed patrols of residential areas and entrances to deter incidents.
• Monitor access points and report suspicious activity and security concerns per site procedures.
• Maintain accurate activity logs and communications with site management.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Badge experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer or tablet

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.

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 Unarmed Patrol Gated Community in Mission Viejo, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Unarmed Patrol Officer at a residential community, you will monitor and patrol assigned areas, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, support access control, and provide outstanding customer service to residents and visitors. Using computer or tablet tools, you will communicate observations and contribute to a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where teamwork, integrity, reliability, and a people-first culture drive meaningful work.

Position Type

Full Time / Swing Shift

Pay Rate

$19.50 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTime Wed 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thur 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Fri 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sat 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sun 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random unarmed patrols of residential common areas, parking areas, entrances, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Monitor access points and report suspicious activity, property concerns, and security-related incidents according to site procedures.
• Maintain accurate activity logs, incident reports, and communications with site management and Allied Universal leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds preferred.
• Access control and badge experience preferred.
• Comfortable using a computer or tablet preferred.
• Customer service experience 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

2026-1673714