Security Officer Outdoor Access Control | Allied Universal | Handshake

Allied Universal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Retirement plan

Perks program

Job summary

Allied Universal in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Part-Time Security Officer for Outdoor Access Control to safeguard government locations. You will monitor entry points, verify credentials, manage visitor flow, and maintain a professional presence with strong customer service.

The role offers a weekend night schedule (Sat/Sun 8 PM–4 AM) with a pay rate of $19.25/hour. Allied Universal provides smart tools, paid training, and growth opportunities within a collaborative, people-first workplace.

Qualifications

• At least two years of security-related experience.
• Guard card or license preferred.
• Pepper spray certification preferred.
• Handcuffing certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, a background investigation will be conducted.
• Drug screen required where permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and the public by executing site-specific access-control procedures.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify IDs, issue visitor credentials, and maintain access logs.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations with calm, decisive action.
• Conduct regular patrols of government facilities, entrances, parking areas, and perimeters.
• Support a professional environment by reporting maintenance or security concerns and following protocols.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pepper spray certification

Handcuffing certification

Guard card or license

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 Outdoor Access Controlin Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Government, and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Part-Time Security Officer, you can build a schedule that works for you and explore new roles using our Claim a Shift platform. Learn more: aus.com/earnmore. As an Access Control Officer supporting a government location, you will monitor entry points, verify access credentials, manage visitor flow, and maintain a professional, visible presence to help deter incidents. You will communicate clearly with visitors and staff, document activity, and provide outstanding customer service. Join Allied Universal, where agile, reliable, innovative teams put people first and act with integrity.

Position Type: Part Time

Pay Rate: $19.25 / Hour

Job Schedule:

Day
Time
Sat
08:00 PM - 04:00 AM
Sun
08:00 PM - 04:00 AM

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service to visitors, employees, and members of the public by carrying out site-specific access-control procedures, policies, and emergency response activities at a government location.
• Monitor entry and exit points, verify identification and authorization, issue visitor credentials, and maintain accurate access logs in accordance with site procedures.
• Respond to access-related incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner; promptly notify appropriate personnel and document observations.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of assigned government facilities, entrances, parking areas, and perimeter areas to help identify unauthorized access or unusual activity.
• Support a professional and orderly environment by providing directions, reporting maintenance or security-related concerns, and following Allied Universal and site-specific protocols.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least two years of security-related experience is required.
• A guard card or license is preferred.
• Pepper spray certification is preferred.
• Handcuffing certification is preferred.
• At this site, there are limited on-site facilities such as portable toilets and rustic guard shacks.
• 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 Benefits: Participate in our retirement savings plan to invest in your future.
• 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.