Security Officer Gated Residential Community

Allied Universal; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools access to shifts

Career growth and training

Health benefits and 401(k)

Perks program discounts

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer Full Time for a gated residential community in Fullerton, CA. You will monitor access points, verify authorized entry, and assist residents, guests and vendors with professionalism, contributing to a safe, welcoming environment.

The role emphasizes visible presence, clear communication, incident response, and adherence to site policies, while delivering exceptional customer service and teamwork with the Allied Universal team.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check as per federal, state and local laws.
• Drug screen as required by law.
• Licensing requirements may apply by state/local laws.
• A valid driver license required for driving positions only.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to residents, guests, and visitors by carrying out access-control procedures and site-specific policies.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify authorized access, log visitors and vendors, and communicate access concerns to relevant staff.
• Respond to incidents and resident concerns in a calm, professional manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of common areas, parking, amenities, and perimeter to deter unauthorized activity.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and observations per site reporting procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Access-control systems

CCTV

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 Full Time Gated Residential Community in Fullerton, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries. As an Access Control Security Officer, you will help maintain a welcoming residential community by monitoring entry points, verifying authorized access, and assisting residents, guests, and vendors with professionalism. You will remain visible, communicate clearly, and help deter security-related incidents while providing exceptional customer service. Join Allied Universal's caring, agile, reliable, and innovative team, where integrity and teamwork guide every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time / Swing Shift

Pay Rate: $20.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeWed02:00 PM - 10:00 PMThur02:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat02:00 PM - 10:00 PMSun02:00 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, maintain visitor and vendor logs, and communicate access concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Respond to incidents, resident concerns, and critical situations in a calm, professional, problem-solving manner.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of residential common areas, parking areas, community amenities, and the perimeter to help deter unauthorized activity.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and observations in accordance with site-specific reporting procedures.

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.

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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.