Security Officer Gated Community

Allied Universal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Universal, Irvine, CA, seeks a Security Officer for gated community access control. You will manage entry points, verify access, and provide exceptional customer service to residents and visitors while maintaining a professional presence across shifts.

The role involves patrolling, incident response, and collaboration with a team to ensure a welcoming, secure environment. Training and advancement opportunities are offered as part of Allied Universal's growth focus.

Qualifications

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card/license is preferred.
• Access control/badge experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, vendors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access, and maintain accurate visitor, vendor, and delivery records in accordance with community procedures.
• Respond to access-related incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of community common areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Report observed hazards, suspicious activity, access-control concerns, and maintenance issues to appropriate personnel and document activities in required reports.

Skills

Customer service

Access control

Guard card/license

Security awareness

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Gated Community Access Control in Irvine, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Access Control Officer in a residential community, you will help create a welcoming, secure environment by managing entry points, verifying authorized access, and providing exceptional customer service to residents and visitors. You will maintain a professional presence, respond to security-related concerns, and use clear communication to help support a positive community experience. Join Allied Universal, where caring teamwork, integrity, reliability, agility, and innovation put people first.

Position Type

Full Time / Mix Shifts

Pay Rate

$22.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon02:00 PM - 10:00 PMTue02:00 PM - 10:00 PMWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat06:00 AM - 02:00 PMSun06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, vendors, and visitors by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access, and maintain accurate visitor, vendor, and delivery records in accordance with community procedures.
• Respond to access-related incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of community common areas, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter locations; working environments and conditions may vary by site.
• Report observed hazards, suspicious activity, access-control concerns, and maintenance issues to appropriate personnel and document activities in required reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Comfortable using a computer or tablet is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Possession of a guard card/license is preferred.
• Access control/badge experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs 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.

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