Security Officer Gated Community Access Control

Allied Universal; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Benefits package

Exclusive perks

Job summary

Allied Universal in Irvine, CA seeks a Security Officer for a Full Time Swing Shift to protect residents and visitors at a gated community. You will manage access points, greet residents, and respond to security concerns with professionalism.

Applicants must be 18+ (21+ for armed roles), have a high school diploma, and pass background checks and a drug screen. Pay is $21.50/hour with a full-time schedule and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check and drug screen required by policy.
• Valid driver’s license if applicable to driving positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, guests and visitors while enforcing access-control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points and maintain visitor logs.
• Respond to incidents and security concerns in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct regular patrols of common areas, entry points, parking areas, and perimeters.
• Document incidents and communicate information to leadership and site representatives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Observation

Problem solving

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.

Job Description

As a Security Officer Full Time Gated Community Visitor Processing in Irvine, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Residential, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a residential location, you will help manage entry points, verify authorized access, greet residents and visitors, and respond to security-related concerns with professionalism. Your visible presence and strong communication skills will help deter incidents while supporting a welcoming environment. Join Allied Universal, where agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, integrity, and a caring culture put people first.

Position Type: Full Time / Swing Shift

Pay Rate: $21.50 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeMon01:30 PM - 10:00 PMFri01:30 PM - 10:00 PMSat01:30 PM - 10:00 PMSun01:30 PM - 10:00 PM

What You'll Do

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, and visitors by carrying out access-control procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities when appropriate.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access, and maintain visitor and contractor logs in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to incidents, access concerns, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, escalating matters to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, entry points, parking areas, and perimeter locations to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Document incidents, observations, and access-related activities accurately and communicate relevant information to Allied Universal leadership and site representatives.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.