Security Officer – Visitor Checkpoint

Allied Universal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Tools

Career Growth

Financial Benefits

Perks Program

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Security Officer – Visitor Checkpoint in Los Angeles, CA. You will manage entry points, greet visitors, verify credentials, issue passes, and direct individuals to destinations at an education location.

You will conduct rounds, monitor access and alarms, respond to incidents, and maintain a visible security presence to deter unauthorized access and ensure safety. This is a full-time position offering benefits and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an education location.
• Control access at designated entry points by greeting visitors, verifying identification and/or credentials, issuing visitor passes per policy, and directing individuals to the appropriate destination.
• Monitor alarms, access control systems, and/or camera views as assigned, documenting unusual activity and reporting concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with campus staff and/or public resources as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, classrooms, common areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and identify hazards, maintenance issues, and/or policy violations.

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 – Visitor Checkpoint in Los Angeles, CA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Education, and more. As an Access Control Officer at a higher education location, you will help manage entry points, verify credentials, and support orderly visitor flow while maintaining a visible presence. You will conduct routine rounds, respond to security-related concerns, and communicate clearly with students, staff, and guests. Guided by Allied Universal values of agility, reliability, innovation, caring, teamwork, and integrity, you will deliver professional customer service every shift.

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Rate

$18.00 / Hour

Job Schedule

DayTimeTue02:00 PM – 10:30 PMWed02:00 PM – 10:30 PMFri02:00 PM – 10:30 PMSat02:00 PM – 10:30 PMSun02:00 PM – 10:30 PM

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.

What You’ll Do

• Provide customer service by carrying out security-related procedures, site-specific policies, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at an education location.
• Control access at designated entry points by greeting visitors, verifying identification and/or credentials, issuing visitor passes per policy, and directing individuals to the appropriate destination.
• Monitor alarms, access control systems, and/or camera views as assigned, documenting unusual activity and reporting concerns to site leadership and Allied Universal supervision.
• Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, coordinating with campus staff and/or public resources as needed.
• Conduct regular and random patrols of buildings, classrooms, common areas, and the perimeter to help to deter unauthorized access and identify hazards, maintenance issues, and/or policy violations.

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.

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.